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4.20 / 5 based on 204 reviews

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Oscar H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Unfortunately many subjects of the English and Spanish Philology where held in German, something I could not understand, as we were dealing with English Literature, linguistics and history (the same problem with SPanish subjects).
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“Substantial study program at John-F.-Kennedy Institute”
Alessa G
Germany, Graduate
International Relations, 2021
Overall
The North American Studies bachelor program at the JFKI offers a broad range of courses in history, economics, literature, culture, sociology, and political science. The courses mediate a solid knowledge about US history, political behavior, and the country’s place in the world’s economy.
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Pros
Broad course range
Cons
Particularly focused on US

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Jordan L
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, School for International Training (SIT)
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer to have my own space in which to complete work.
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Personal comments
Living with a German family was both difficult and rewarding, and I'm thankful to have done it. The experience has made me want to work abroad in a number of capacities.
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“Vielseitig und Optimal..”
Malenka R
France, Graduate
Business Studies, 2002
Overall
Auf der FU- Berlin hat man viel und leichten Kontakt zu allen verschiedenen Fachrichtungen. In den Geisteswissenschaft findet eine rege Diskussion unter den Kommilitonen statt.
Ich kann die Universität sehr empfehlen.
Es war eine gute und spannende Zeit meines Lebens.
Ich kann es sehr empfehlen.
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Pros
Vielseitig und optimal
Cons
Geisteswissenschaften

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“Vielseitig und Optimal..”
Malenka R
France, Graduate
Business Studies, 2002
Overall
Auf der FU- Berlin hat man viel und leichten Kontakt zu allen verschiedenen Fachrichtungen. In den Geisteswissenschaft findet eine rege Diskussion unter den Kommilitonen statt.
Ich kann die Universität sehr empfehlen.
Es war eine gute und spannende Zeit meines Lebens.
Ich kann es sehr empfehlen.
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Pros
Vielseitig und optimal
Cons
Geisteswissenschaften

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Jenny H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Freie ist a very good Univeristy, but Humbult is too and it´s better located.
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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
Be prepared that you are expected to speak German. Some people get offended if you speak Englich.
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