182 reviews
4.27 / 5 based on 182 reviews
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Maria P
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
First of all it gives an excellent possibility of learning the language as you communicate with other students, socialize. It's easy to get to university, to shop, cook etc.
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Personal comments
the rooms are very nice, the campus is located in a beautiful place.
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Jaree S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel - because I had the time to travel more than I have at home in Australia. Housing is more expensive in Germany than in Australia.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you're from Australia, open a Westpac account and use the Deutsche Bank atms for fee free withdrawls
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Jaree S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I enrolled in an intensive course at the beginning of my stay. It was the best thing I could have done, I learnt so much and in 4 weeks was starting to get comfortable with German.
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Lina Z
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the overall experience is very good. Although German language is quite difficult language to learn, but student life, a range of social events and venues help a lot. Also teachers and administrative staff are very helpful and pleasant.
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Iulia G
Overall
I wish I had known...
That the possibility of finding a good room in short time is rather low.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great academic enviroment, rich in culture and extremely romantic.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
There is much to see and little can be overlooked.
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cedrictron
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
in France I live with ma parents so I pay nothing. For the travels, I spend more because I wanted to discover more than just one city in Germany and i had more free time!
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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