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4.04 / 5 based on 181 reviews

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Edward M
Overall
I wish I had known...
Stanstead-Salzburg 19 pounds return.
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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
Linz is good for travelling as its between Salzburg and Vienna, 4hrs from Munich, 5hrs from Budapest and Prague and not totally out of the way of the skiing. Though it doesnt have the best nightlife all the international students tend to live in one halls, which is fun!
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Siobhan K
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More contact with Austrian students. Guests welcome.
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Personal comments
A lot of "unexpected" costs upon arrival. The Gym is very poor.
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Edouard W
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Warning! Most people there speak Austrian German, which is quite disturbing sometimes, especially at the beginning.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
good atmosphere,many possibilities to make a friendship with international students
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Personal comments
It was a nice accomodation for 1000 students, which provides possibility to make friendships, but also to study on my own our together with international students or to do some sport in my freetime(swimmingpool, dance room etc.)
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Diana D
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A chance to improve my English and also to learn one more, German, which is an International Language as well.
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darraghdolan
Academic
Course recommendations
try and ask some other people that did the courses what they are really like...
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Bring a Laptop...its crucial
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course