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mhyzy
Overall
I wish I had known...
Kerichtsacke can only be bought at supermarkets behind the counter in Switzerland
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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
Very well organised, great courses
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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
Switzerland is more expensive than Australia, going out is quite expensive, as is travel
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All lectures, seminares and most of literature was in German, which is excellent!
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Hannes T
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
For non German-native-speakers it is very hard to understand Swiss-German
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Meet other exchange students
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Personal comments
Quite noisy but very friendly and big space
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schoggibussi
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the cost is overall higher in Switzerland.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
garbage bags cost a fortune!
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Guus v
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'm happy the way a live now. And i woundn't want to change it.
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Personal comments
I think, everyone i know here has a really nice house. The prices are pretty high but i think everything really good organiosed so I just think nice housing comes with a high price in Switzerland
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