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3.96 / 5 based on 298 reviews
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Barbara K
Overall
I wish I had known...
That in this part of Switzerland winter lasts until the beginning of June - not joking, there was still snow...
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be prepared for lots of group work and use the sports facilities at and around the university!!
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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
Travel as much as possible within the country (useful to go by car as not too big distances but expensive train tickets): Zürich, Luzern, Bern, Lausanne, Genf, Lugano, Bodensee, etc. Weekend shopping in Konstanz or Bregenz for affordable prices.
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Beatrix K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Switzerland is really expensive compared to Austria and Germany
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Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
In addition to the ERASMUS mony we get 500 Euros (750 Franken) from the University
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ANDRZEJ K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You get separate apartment for so many CHF ( around 450), as you will have to pay for room
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Personal comments
You have to pay fee to use housing service of the university.
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Peder S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Norway is the most expensive counrty in the world, especially for students
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Save up money for travel. The trains get you anywhere, but it costs.
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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
Only a few opportunities to communicate with real german speaking people as international students and swiss as well do not really use real german.
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Guus v
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Swityerland is so damm expensive
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Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No no surprises, other than do you really have to pay 7 euro for a nice piece of meat in the supermarket
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