Auslandssemester

semester abroad

noun OWS-lants-ze-mes-ter Rare

Usage Note

Auslandssemester is a semester spent studying at a foreign university, often funded by Erasmus+. It is highly valued on German CVs and encouraged by most degree programmes, particularly in languages, economics, and social sciences.

Examples

"Sie verbrachte ihr Auslandssemester an einer Universität in Barcelona."

Natural Translation

She spent her semester abroad at a university in Barcelona.

Literal Translation

She spent her abroad-semester at a university in Barcelona.

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