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Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen

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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
could not improve my english the way I wanted as most students and teachers are not native speakers
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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
the cost of living is much higher in the Netherlands and you travel more abroad
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Overall, Housing, Food, Travel:
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 text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
more about the expenses
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
just go and you will see
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
If you have the opportunity to study abroad do it you will love it!
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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
University is offering a wide variety of courses you will find what you are looking for
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
not really
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
the best place to meet people; cheapest way to live
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
the rooms are adequate but to expensive; social live is outstanding; you will never fell homesick there
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Oliver B
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Wuerzburg, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
three places whre evrybody goes: Sally's and Molly's (guess Irish Pubs) and Enzo's (good Club)
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