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4.04 / 5 based on 181 reviews

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Gertru M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I would have more independent
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Personal comments
I think that there are some accommodations so if possible to choose
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onemorestudent
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
While I did not speak the language at first, my teacher and those around were patient and willing to help.
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Gertru M
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
More computer to common use
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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

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lindasharma
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
food is more expensive in austria, i went on trips quite often
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Telephone, Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
perhaps work in advance to afford the trip!
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Davie D
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best spot as everyone else will say, is the LUI and the Nensafest! The LUI is mainky an Erasmus student bar and the drink prices are very reasonable! PLaces to go out in the city that I would recommend, would be the Colissium and Josef's. Nice home brewed Beer
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bakizsuzsanna
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I think it was the best accomodation here.
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Personal comments
Most of the exchange students lived here and we were a big family. Everybody had a good time here. We were able to eat together in the kitchen, to go to the swimming pool. Here is also a possibility to eat on the mensa.
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