290 reviews
4.03 / 5 based on 290 reviews
Useful |
0
Natacha B
Overall
I wish I had known...
Apply for on campus housing earlier.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Ask for opinions on professors to local students, before applying for a course.
Read more >
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
It was the best year of my life. If I could, I'd do it all over again. Enjoy the Karneval! Enjoy the BBQs in Aachener Weiher and the amazing nightlife Köllefornia has to offer. You won't regret it.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Maria d
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was happy with the flat where I lived so I would repeat the experience.
Read more >
Personal comments
I found it by myself but it was fine.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Maria d
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing. I didn't know much before I went there but it is okay because I found everything out by myself.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make sure you can learn exactly what you are looking for. I found it difficult to find subjects equivalent to those of my home university.
Read more >
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
Just have loads of fun.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Anna B
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
The administrative part was at times difficult to understand. It took a bit of time, but managed at the end
Read more >
Useful |
1
Anna L
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
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
There're many clubs and pubs in Cologne,nightlife is realy interesting and there's no time to get bored ;)
Read more >
Useful |
0
cykrappitz
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Halls of residence are not the cleanest and another option is practically impossible to get hold of.
Read more >
Personal comments
My accomodation was top - however, I was in a special situation since I was able to live above my father's surgery fo free. So even though Royal Holloway is my home university, Cologne is my home town.
Read more >
en
Español
Français