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4.09 / 5 based on 13 reviews

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Kim N
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I lived with a family member so I did not have to buy the daily groceries
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Take the tramps to Germany or France and buy your groceries, a lot cheaper there
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Fine and funny... ;) Being a native German speaker I found Swiss German rather funny in the beginning but got used to it quickly. They use a lot of words that "German" does not use anymore. It was really interesting. When you are into languages, you´ll appreciate it!!
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Kim N
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I quickly delveloped my German, but it took some time to understand the Swissgerman
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“FHNW Business school”
Mamoud H
France,
Business Studies, 2024
Overall
The school has different locations, with several trendy subjects.
Encouraging staff and environment of colleagues and staff.
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Careers
Pros
Diversity of subjects and students
Cons
Does not provide opportunities for other regions in the country like Geneva.

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Kim N
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
enjoying the cafés around the city, the annual school party was really great
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Kim N
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I want to live on my own
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