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3.60 / 5 based on 44 reviews
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quica
FH-Furtwangen, VS-Schwenningen, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
We were able to socialize at all times.
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Personal comments
What I disapproved of was the fact that on our campus there were too little native people. Our flat was totally foreign which is a bit sad as we went to England to meet local people and to get to know the culture.
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quica
FH-Furtwangen, VS-Schwenningen, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English was ok before so I did not have any problems apart from understanding some locals when we went to noisy places. The people I spoke to were usually worse in English than me. I tried to teach them my knowledge.
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Stephanie S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Didn't use the phone much! Nightlife not so expensive. However, everything else was...
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Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Withdraw large amount of money at a time! When you withdraw a lot of small amounts, you pay higher bank charges!
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Stephanie S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
Accomodation was well arranged. The houses and flats were different according to the campuses (they were 2 campuses)... but both of them were OK.
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Jesús H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The relationship with other international students improved my level of English, but with several influences from different regions.
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Martin D
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known more about the city
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Do not expect too much!
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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
It was ok up there, but I woul rather choose another location.
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