Master Sports Business and Communication student Nikolai Retzbach spent his semester abroad at Florida International University (FIU). On the SBC Blog from Abroad, he shares his Miami experiences.<\/p>\n
Why did you choose this partner university?<\/strong><\/p>\n I had already spent a semester abroad in the US during my Bachelor studies. Back then, I was at a rather small university in San Diego, California. Since I have never been to the East Coast of the US and missed the \u201ccollege experience\u201d during my first semester abroad, I decided to go to Florida International University in Miami.<\/p>\n How is the student life abroad different from your day to day life (both in school and outside) in Germany\/ Munich?<\/strong><\/p>\n During the semester abroad, I spent less time in the classroom, since I was only taking three courses, one of which was completely online. This means I spent more time working on my own in the library. In general, more things happen on campus like sports, extracurricular activities and even parties.<\/p>\n What was your best\/ worst\/ funniest experience abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n To be honest, it\u2019s difficult for me to pick just one experience as the best. I had one of, if not the<\/em> time of my life thanks to many unforgettable experiences.<\/p>\n How were the sports options at your partner university?<\/strong><\/p>\n FIU offers several intramural sports which students can register for. I often played basketball or went to the recreation center with gym which is free of charge for students. I also attended nearly all basketball games and several baseball games of the university.<\/p>\n Which tips and recommendations do you have for future students at the partner university?<\/strong><\/p>\n I was the only MBS Student who went to FIU in spring 2016. If you choose to go abroad with fellow students, try to make a lot of connections on campus. This doesn\u2019t just create new opportunities for you but also shows you the real American college life.<\/p>\n What conclusions do you draw from your semester abroad and what are you taking with you for the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n Time passed by too quickly. Still, I leave with with unforgettable memories and many new friendships. I\u2019m sure it won\u2019t be too long before I return.<\/p>\n [wp_geo_map]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"