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Nadim B
Overall
I wish I had known...
the fact that the country is not that exposed to English language (even banking services)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Give more courses in English
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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
Zurich is nice
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Peter V
Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Great idea, just need to have luck with the flatmates.
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Personal comments
I requested to live with students, but I ended up living with a hothead, arrogant nincompoop (ie- he thought he was smart, and he rides around in a SMART company car), his gorilla girlfriend (I swear, she resembled a gorilla), and a cool guy from Italy. Had no problems with the guy from Italy, obviously, but everything else was miserable. Just a complete and utter conflict of personalities. The rent was too high, didn't get anything in return, and decided to move apartments for the second semester (I'm writing this assessment for my first semester only, as it was quite simply an unforgettable experience). Now obviously this doesn't happen all the time, and I must say that the university's apartment search service is quite good; I guess I just got unlucky.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
The system allows you to visit the first lectures after having made your prelimenary choice of courses, which makes it very convenient to adjust your first choice. Don't miss out on this!
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My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There should be better exams organized after every each course. Furthermore the integration of regular students into the classes could be improved.
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Ulrik F
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was comfortable and nice to have all other exchange students around
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Personal comments
Really good service
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schoggibussi
Academic
Course recommendations
The choice ill probably improve over the years as the program becomes more popular.
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Peter V
Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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:
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Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I can speak fluent German and Swiss German, but I've got to say, the dialect in St. Gallen is by far the most laughable dialect in all of Switzerland. They just all sound goofy. No problems with the language though, but I'd recommend being able to actually formulate decent German sentences if you want to go here .
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