Reviews of Freie Universität Berlin (FU BERLIN) | Germany

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Oscar H

Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna, Spain
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

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)

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Administrative / Institutional

Overall

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.

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.

Personal assessment

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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.

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.

Pros

Vielseitig und optimal

Cons

Geisteswissenschaften

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