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ANDRZEJ K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am fluent in German so it was easy for me, but Swiss people are speaking very different from normal german language, so for the people, who are intermatiade in german, it could be a problem.
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Hannes T
Academic
Course recommendations
generally cems courses are easier than regular ones
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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zorie
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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
Travel Tips:
Tessin(Ticcino)
Lac Leman
Säntis
Appenzeller Land
Lüzern
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sharinee
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very well taught - German lessons were compulsory.
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schoggibussi
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
As an older student, I prefer to live alone.
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Personal comments
The university has a website that is excellent in helping students find housing. I checked out the website and made a few calls. I only checked out a few apartments before I found the one that I really liked.
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Clemens E
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Alhambra, trischli, Metzgertor, Elephant, Seeger.
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