Proven suggestions for navigating foreign lands: insights gathered from virtual classes
The Consumer Center Rhineland-Palatinate and the European Consumer Centre (ECC) Germany are hosting a digital lecture series called "Focus Week Goals - New Ways. After School." This event aims to provide valuable insights and advice for young people planning a stay abroad this year, with parents also welcome to attend.
In two online lectures, Mareike Boguet, a lawyer at ECC Germany, will share her expertise on planning and organizing a successful stay abroad. The opportunities for gaining international experience are vast, including a year abroad, work and travel, voluntary service, or language courses.
The first lecture, titled "Going abroad. How to prepare?", will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5 pm to 6 pm. Topics to be covered include the required administrative tasks, recommended insurances, considerations when looking for accommodation, the benefits of opening an account abroad, and the entitlement to child benefit. Registration for this lecture can be found here.
The second lecture will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, from 2 pm to 3 pm. This session will delve into additional topics such as clarifying finances and insurance in a timely manner, and other practical tips for a smooth transition abroad.
Participation in the lecture series is free. Only a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access and sound output is required to participate.
For those seeking further information, the website ourwebsite.com offers a German-language service and news portal that informs readers about living and working abroad. Additional information material includes a YouTube video called "Going abroad" in cooperation with the consumer center, an ECC brochure titled "Moving to an EU country" (PDF), and information about clarifying finances and insurance on the ECC website.
The tags associated with this article include "Year abroad 2025/26", "Year abroad for students", and "Voluntary work abroad". Other related topics on the website include gaining intercultural experiences with a voluntary service abroad, facts about the 30-year anniversary of the Erasmus program, and independent travel for women.
Individual questions can be asked via the live chat during the lecture. If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to contact [email protected].
Mareike Boguet is a legal expert connected to the European Consumer Centre Germany (Europäische Verbraucherschutzzentrale Deutschland), where she works on consumer protection issues, especially in cross-border cases within the EU.
Don't let the excitement of a year abroad overshadow the importance of proper planning. Join the "Focus Week Goals - New Ways. After School." digital lecture series and ensure a successful and enjoyable stay abroad. Registration for the first lecture is available here.
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