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4.18 / 5 based on 278 reviews

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Ana B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because of low financial standard in Croatia.
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Nightlife, Telephone, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
In my opinion, I did not spend any more than a average Austrian local student.
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Richard P
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
determined to learn German, I undertook two intensive language courses. I rememeber most of it and will continue to study.
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ettore a
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about social life
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get involved in the local students life, is good for fun and for the language
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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
Visit the country around Wien and around Austria
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Paul S
Academic
Course recommendations
All courses are of a good standard and well organised
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There were fair assesments and teachers were always willing to help.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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ilaria m
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing relevant
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
teaching methods, possibility to know international students
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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
austria is beautiful and the people are very nice. see as much as you can
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Sébastien B
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 learned a lot, the clases at Wiener Internationale HOchschulKurse (WIHOK) helped me a lot to enhance my German skills!
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