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4.07 / 5 based on 84 reviews
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Antti R
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
I was able to follow lectures, make group projects and give presentations in the local language.
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Antti R
Overall
I wish I had known...
A better knowledge of the local language
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Get to know locals!
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Joel D
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I went to Paderborn to work on my German. I took Language courses plus a masters course in English, so I enjoyed the language balance. I made a point of speaking German as much as possible, which is easy to do in Paderborn.
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Joel D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Germany has a really low cost of living! Groceries and drinks are incredibly affordable.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No surprises. Rewe (a grocery store) now accepts credit cards, so I'd probably need less cash next time I go to Germany.
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Niamh K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do a TEFL course if possible. With this there are opportunities for teaching English.
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Caroline D
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Scottish/irish pubs, clubs, shopping etc. Feuerstein's a great place to eat too.
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