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3.91 / 5 based on 92 reviews
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Lagerhaus: Socialised with other German students from local German Universities. The Loft: located above Paddy's Irish Pub, Do not miss the Schnoor
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I can interact with my friends on a daily basis without having to consume the day by commuting to and from home.
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Personal comments
Very luxurious compared to American Dorms. I enjoyed having privacy without complete social isolation.
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am a native English speaker so I had no problems with English skills. I did want to improve my German. Even though I am fluent, I wished I had more opportunities to use the language.
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
My international peers studied more than I did so maybe I should have chosen a university where people don't study as much.
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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
Don't come here if you want to experience German culture. You have to travel around a lot to maximize the experience.
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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
Travel as much as you can to break stress and to provide a physical escape from the university
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I was not very independent at home and had other people cover my expenses.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Apply for as many scholarships as possible if you do not have time to work.
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Christopher J
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History, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Do not choose too many courses, and do not bother to do every reading thoroughly. It is not worth staying up until 3 am to do so.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More opportunities to write and develop interpersonal skills. Too much emphasis on reading and discussions.
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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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