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4.30 / 5 based on 94 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephoning England !!
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Food and clothes significantly cheaper!
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Academic
Course recommendations
The intensive German course before the start of term is definitely worth doing!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Perhaps it would be helpful to have more guidance from staff when deciding which courses to do.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
They don't sell blu tack here!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make the most of this experience - a lovely city and the opportunity to make friends with people from all over the world.
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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
Had a really good time here. It improved not only my language but also my social skills and independence.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have definetely improved a lot.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tirili night club under the Studentenwerk is cool, especially on a Friday night. Other than that Boot' the nightclub that literally is on a boat is not to be missed!!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Closeness to lectures! The accommodation is cheap and there are a lot of things going on at the halls of residence.
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Personal comments
The accommodation is of a high standard and you get more for your money than at my home university.
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