Spending one or two semesters abroad is an almost integral part of studying for many students. But not every student feels like they have that option.
Depending on individual health, family, and financial situations, the experience to be had during a semester abroad doesn’t seem possible for some students.
However, not everyone is aware that the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has stipends available (for the ERASMUS program, for example) in order to cover additional expenses for people with certain life situations (children, chronic illnesses, handicaps, etc.), and BAföG can also be applied for on a semester abroad.
A semester abroad with a child or a wheelchair requires a lot of planning, but the colleagues from the International Department are happy to help interested students with their preparation and with contacts to and experiences from previous students.

You as a teacher can support and encourage your students in their pursuit of a semester abroad and point them to the following support options: