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Sergi A
Overall
I wish I had known...
The exact conditions of my accomodation.
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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
Clear advice how is your accomodation.
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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
Simply make sure you have more money than "normal expenses" because you allways have extras.
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David O
Overall
I wish I had known...
That finding a flat would be as difficult as it was. A bit more assistance from my home university would have been appreciated.
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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
I would recommend this very highly. Cologne is a wonderful city to spend time in and the people are great!
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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
If you are looking for a flat just pester the housing agency at the University until they finally give in!
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William J
Academic
Course recommendations
The aviation course is super
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There is litte critical thinking and reflection or independent use of theory / creativity
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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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lpedragosa
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I find German difficult compared to other languages such as English, but I wanted to learn it and that's what I did.
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lpedragosa
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
More or less, life was the same as at home
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Telephone, Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Watch out with phone bills at home, specially with international calls.
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florence g
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment shared with 3 German roommates
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: I would live in the same apartment as before
Why?
I enjoyed very much being with locals and sharing a flat with other students
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Personal comments
A wide range of accomodation offers
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