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Blythe W
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The overall language and communication experience at my host university taught me a lot more German in less time than any class I have ever taken on the language in the U.S.
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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
As I came to Germany I was already speaking good German (1 year high school exchange programme), but after 2 semesters of studying and living in Germany I improved my German to a very fluent level. An Erasmus exchange year is also a multicultural experience as you also communicate with other students from Europe.
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nouffy
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
German students don't know how to speak clearly and slowly when they're talking to a foreigner who has just arrived: you should improve your comprehension really fast!
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The prices in Germany are definitely higher than in Poland. However the subsidized housing and the Erasmus grant helped a lot.
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Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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JuBer77
Housing
Type of housing: Wohngemeinschaft
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: at the international residence Bussarweg
Why?
Because the atmosphere there is super
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Personal comments
you will live with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 german people.
Bathroom and kitchen are in common
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innoe
National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It is easier to find affordable places in home country than in a foreign land
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Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Only spent when there is need
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