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4.27 / 5 based on 182 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I enrolled in an intensive course at the beginning of my stay. It was the best thing I could have done, I learnt so much and in 4 weeks was starting to get comfortable with German.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel - because I had the time to travel more than I have at home in Australia. Housing is more expensive in Germany than in Australia.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you're from Australia, open a Westpac account and use the Deutsche Bank atms for fee free withdrawls
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a fantasic university, the courses are good and there are plenty of opportunities to socialise, especially with other international students
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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
Don't expect to save money! You will only enjoy yourself to the extent that you get out there, travel, go out at night, have dinners at your house and generally live it up!
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Academic
Course recommendations
The Political science courses are of the highest quality.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with other university students, some of whom were german and some were international students. It was a good opportuiinty to socialise with others
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Personal comments
It was fantasic meeting people from a variety of backgrounds. The facilities were clean. It was completely independent living, not like a college dorm.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
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
The Clubhaus during summer - lots of student parties. The Biochemie fest - held every semester.
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