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4.12 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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Andreas J
Housing
Type of housing: Student accomodation
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I like the overall atmosphere living togehter with students from Switzlernad as well as mates from all of the world.
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Personal comments
My personal accomodation was indeed very satisfying, and the relation cost-comfort was very good - specially considering the relatively high general costs in Switzerland. The most important point is though that I got to know a lot of other student with whom I'll probably will have a life-long friendship.
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Andreas J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Zürich offers a wide range of cafés, bars and clubs. The lovely Niederddorf area is the best tip as well as the red light district around the Langstrasse. A favourite place is the bar/cafë Aquarium with good drinks and ice cream and - not least - a great view of River Limmat.
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Andreas J
Overall
I wish I had known...
I consider that I was well prepared for my stay, but I wish I had had a better overview in health-insurance matters, whiched caused me som difficulties. Since my previous experience of studying in Bonn I was socially well prepared and got to know lots of interesting people.
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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
Visit a course which you can't follow at home. Try to take advantage of the great diversity of the social programs offered.
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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
Switzerland is a great place to spend a year. The academic system is very well organized and offers great opportunities. The country is stunningly beautiful and it's easy to travel around. The skiing is marvellous - of course!
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Andreas J
Academic
Course recommendations
In Zürich, the students have zillions of courses to choose among. As an exchange student it's very easy to pick different courses corresponding to the personal interests.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
In some courses the teaching methods was a bit too conventional. I would have preferred a bit more discussing and interaction between students and teachers.
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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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Andreas J
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
Already before I went to Switzlernad I had a good knowledge of the German language, since I had studied it at university in Sweden and at a language school in Bonn. Therefore I didn't experience any difficulties during my stay. On the other hand, my everyday language has improved and become more varied.
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Andreas J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The level of cost is higher in Switzerland than in Sweden, which made the year abroad quite a costy experience. I wanted to visit many interesting places and spent quite a fortune on travelling. The experience was worth the price though.
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Nightlife, Travel, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Best deal to get food are the spledid supermarkets Coop and Migros, which are both fresh and good. Also, the university restaurant is cheap and very good.
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