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4.38 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
if you are abroad you still have this little holiday feeling, you go out more and spend more.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you use a cell phone, get a local one. Go to student residence parties, where the drinks are cheaper.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
when I came to germany, I had basic knowledge due a 3 month placement I have done in Germany before. I unfortunately never studied german, therefore my written skills are not as good as my oral skills. The only problem occuring is when (especially elderly) people start speaking extreem bavarian, but happens maybe once per month, and after you explain your not from the area, they adjust and there are no further problems.
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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
keep up the good work. Try to mix locals and internationals more. I really had to do that myself.
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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 wanna go here, and need to know anything just contact me in dutch englisch german or spanish at pepijn_tijhuis@altavista.net
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Academic
Course recommendations
yes I picked courses about 2 to 3 semesters higher then I was supposed to. This helped me to stay motivated, and get in touch more with the local students.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
lot of nice cafe and bars.
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Housing
Type of housing: student residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: same as before
Why?
as being a student, I like staying between students, as soon as I will start to work, I prefer to get my own and a more private residence
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