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Farah J
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned a lot of German, more than what I expected, and I have to say with a pretty good accent. And 90% of the sucess was due to talking with people: germans and other internationals. The clue is to avoid going around with people who speak your own language, or to simply make use of English. I tried to speak in German in all situations. A language exchange is also very useful: meeting some German person who lears your language (Spanish in my case), and speaking one day in German and the next day in Spanish. You learn a lot of your mistakes, because it should be a person who points your mistakes out.
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ingridvalde
Overall
I wish I had known...
I had very good contact to students in Berlin before going, so I could ask them every question. Also the Erasmus office at the Institute of History was very helpful and e-mailed me to offer services if I had questions.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Get yourself a BahnCard, which offers 50 % off at any train travel you do in Germany. If you go outside Germany, get RailPlus fo a small extra fee, and get the same service outside of Germany.
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“Erasmus+ Student”
Hosameldinne A
Italy, Undergraduate
Language, 2021
Overall
I'm an Erasmus+ Student, and come to Berlin to study my last year.
Freie Universität Berlin Is one of the best universities in Germany, any I'm happy to study here.
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Pros
Good University
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“Erasmus+ Student”
Hosameldinne A
Italy, Undergraduate
Language, 2021
Overall
I'm an Erasmus+ Student, and come to Berlin to study my last year.
Freie Universität Berlin Is one of the best universities in Germany, any I'm happy to study here.
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Pros
Good University
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Carmen N
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it could be so horribly cold in winter. That I shoul have taken a room with "Zentralheizung" not with "Ofenheizung" (coaloven)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you have the choice to go there but take a room near your university
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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 are two different newspapers published in Berlin every two weeks. One is called Zitti ad the other one Tip. In both of them you will find everything concerning Jobs, nightlife, culture, second-hand opportunities, rooms for rent, etc...
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“Amazing Student City!!”
Charity M
Germany, Undergraduate
Political Science, 2020
Overall
All of my courses have been very interesting and challenging which I enjoy. The teachers are professional and extremely helpful and always encourage engagement. The students are friendly are always intrigued by the topics. The campus is nice and quiet, theres a big cafeteria with affordable food. The student life in Berlin is amazing and Berlin is built just for students so you can find many student jobs or student facilities.
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Pros
Amazing student (affordable) life, multicultural city, high education standards, so much to do throughout the city
Cons
cold weather, everything is in German (not really foreigner friendly), overcrowded
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