If a student wants to study abroad, he/she should usually have completed two semesters of his current course of study. This is even a definite condition for an ERASMUS exchange. It is important to plan the foreign stay very early! It is also adviseable to learn or refresh the language of the chosen country. The student should develop very clear conceptions of the goals of his/her study abroad in advance. Will it mainly concern the main instrument or rather a widening of abilities in other areas, in order to extend the career opportunities after study?

Problems can develop, if the professor at the guest university teaches a different technique to that of the professor in Weimar. Therefore one should only consider study abroad when the instrumental / singing technique are stable enough to withstand new ideas. In each case, it is advisable to discuss and prepare carefully for the stay with your professor.

Financing

One of the most important aspects of the organization of a stay abroad is the securing of finances. Besides ERASMUS there are further possibilities to obtain resources for study abroad. Those who thoroughly examine their finances before their stay, protect themselves against unpleasant surprises. The cost of living is often higher abroad than in Germany. One cannot rely on small part-time jobs.