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4.15 / 5 based on 56 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The House was on North Campus
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Personal comments
Very easy to find private accomodation on campus. I wouldnt suggest taking a room from the university, first they are very expensive and second not very nice.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
- All sports activities possible
- nice cafes around campus
- good nightlife in the city
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Laundry, Nightlife
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Travel, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cars with insurances might be very expensive, though sharing one is ok!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing in special
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Huge university, Huge Campus, if someone will not find social contacts here than nowhere!!
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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
- For travel check the internet for cheap fares!
- get in touch with local students cause of the communication skills, the best to do is to participate in sports clubs for sailing, tennis, ....
- check for cheap private accomodation on Campus!
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No Problems, possibilities like "communication tables", sports, lots of activities from international students groups
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