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Support during medical studies abroad (through futureDOCTOR)

Lara Wagenecker

Lara Wagenecker

Author at futuredoctor

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Last updated: 25 June 2024
Support during medical studies abroad (through futureDOCTOR)

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This blog post was written by our medical student in Bratislava, Isabella Raber.

For many, the thought of studying abroad is intimidating, almost unimaginable. It's the start of a major new phase in your life, and it's a long way from home. Others, on the other hand, are enthusiastic about experiencing an exciting life far away from home in a foreign city, even in a foreign country. In both cases, it is valuable to have good local support who can help with questions and problems. A Studying medicine abroad comes not only with new academic challenges, such as organising the subjects at university or managing the learning material, but also with the small challenges of everyday life in the new country, because a new country also means a new culture and a new language.

Optimum support before and after the start of your studies

FutureDOCTOR not only helps you to be optimally prepared for the entrance exam, but also makes settling into the new city a positive experience even after admission to the medical university and is available to answer any questions you may have. The inclusive semester start package, which includes an anatomy atlas as well as a lab coat and dissection kit, provides the material for anatomy lessons and the dissection course. This ensures a successful start to your medical studies abroad. However, student life and settling into your new everyday life are just as important. That's why futureDOCTOR supports you in your search for accommodation. It can be complicated to find a flat in a foreign country where you don't necessarily speak the language and where you can feel comfortable. The local real estate agencies have a good overview of the flats and are able to find you nice accommodation near the university or the old town, depending on your preference. You have the option of moving into a flat on your own or into a shared flat. WG to move in or set up a flat share.

Support during medical studies abroad (through futureDOCTOR)

Making your first friends

Once you have started your medical studies and found a suitable flat, you can really get going with student life and leisure activities.
If you haven't made any new acquaintances at the get-to-know-you weekend organised by futureDOCTOR before the entrance exam, you will do so at the latest during Freshers' Week or the Freshers' Party. The smaller study groups in which you have classes at the medical university make it easy to get to know your fellow students. Contact us to step out. Before or after lessons, the variety of cafés and restaurants makes it a good opportunity to have a nice chat over a cup of coffee or lunch and get to know your surroundings better. At the same time, you can experience a piece of the culture through local restaurants and practise your first knowledge of the new language when ordering.

We are also there for you outside of your studies

You can also contact futureDOCTOR if you have any other problems, such as finding a local doctor for health problems or questions about the university itself. The local support provided by futureDOCTOR not only makes settling into the new city a smooth and enjoyable process, but also gives you a valuable local source of friendly acquaintances and lots of information about the university and the city itself. So you can start your medical studies abroad without any worries and with lots of fun and enjoyment!