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Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (JKU)

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4.04 / 5 based on 181 reviews
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
austrian students could speak more german to foreign students!
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
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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Food, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
perhaps work in advance to afford the trip!
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
Overall
I wish I had known...
that Erasmus life is very exhausting and intense at times you need a break!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
1
Culture
1
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
provide more acting, singing, debating societies!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
It is a great way to meet international students but quite difficult to interact with austrians. Bring lots of money and travel too!
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
monkey circus &septembar
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lindasharma
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Comparative / Law with Languages, Undergraduate, Socrates
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would have more contact with austrian and the german language
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was very strict no friends allowed to stay in your room however it was very clean and comfortable
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