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4.03 / 5 based on 290 reviews

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Arnaud V
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
life is cheaper in Cologne than in Paris especially for food and nightlife
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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cykrappitz
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Germany is generally cheaper to live in than Great Britain.
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go to Plus supermarkets rather than Stüssgen, Toom.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Germans only pay cash!!!
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Sarah J
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was a good experience
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Marc C
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was already bilingual
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Caroline S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Flannagan's on a Tuesday for cheap beer and international crowd
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