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orquidea4
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learnt so much about the german language at the university and outside because I used to spend my time with german people trying to avoid to stay too much time with italians...
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Jordan L
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, School for International Training (SIT)
Academic
Course recommendations
It was my choice to go on the SIT program, but I would have preferred a native language-based instruction.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Berlin, despite being the capital, is a very cheap city. Housing is extremely reasonable and night like is priced well. Expect the same prices in the rest of Germany.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Elisa F
Housing
Type of housing: student's house
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I like living with people that share my everyday experience; it's a good opportunity to meet people from other countries
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Personal comments
It was quite a good experience but the building was in the suburbs and it wasn't easy to reach the university and the centre of the city. There weren't a lot of activities or facilities there availaible for the hosts
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Konstantina P
Housing
Type of housing: Private student dorm off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because Iwould have the opportunity to choose a house/flat closer to the city centre and live in a better/newer building.
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Personal comments
The student dorm was not owned by the university, however it was recommended in the university website. The pictures of the facilities that were advertised in the student dorm's website were not representative.
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Neli V
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
very nice and cheap houses in berlin independance, close to centre
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Personal comments
top quality, in one of the nicest areas though far from centre, very good service, nice facilities
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