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flinares
Univ. Del Pacifico, Lima, Peru
Financial Management, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Where to buy a Bicle.
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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
Change the Lotus Notes system
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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
Swiss Transportation system is wonderfull.
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Barbara K
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
Had some difficulties with understanding Swiss German but locals switched always to "Hochdeutsch" when they noticed it;)
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Edit S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Overall Switzerland is quite expensive. For shopping we always go to Austria or Germany.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
By looking for your own apartment, going to Germany to do the big shopping.
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Peder S
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
It was very good. got to learn german and swiss german in practice, and the people helped me when I had difficulties
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Beatrix K
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Café Seeger is the best one.
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Peder S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Room: Best place for a beer and good company!
Open Air, St. Gallen: Music festival not to be missed!
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