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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For cheapest and best beers there was always the bar right on the dormitory grounds. (the stussie bar) It was always a blast and they even had dancing till the early dawn.\
The student organizations also run some great parties..and don't miss the monthly party at Waldsee- Rootdown
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
For the first part of the semester, I lived in the "dorms" that the program placed me in. I chose to move out because I found I was surounded with Americans and wasn't doing much for my cultural development. (out of 8 people on my floor, only 1 was German!) I then moved into another dorm and that was much better.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The dollar was very strong when I was there so it made it easier for me to save for the things I craved (travel, nightlife)
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was very surprised to see how far my money actually stretched!
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a tremendous help!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
no. I was well informed
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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
A great place to study
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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
Take advantage of the European version of Euro-rail. It is far cheaper and flexible than the american eurorail pass.
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Academic
Course recommendations
You are in control of your academic destiny at German universities so be prepared for the independence! No deadlines
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Although there is your independence and lack of deadlines- don't make the mistake of putting things off till the last minute_ The papers are a bear and do require more time than average American student standards!
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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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