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Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz
Contact: +49 6131 39 29 02
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Saarstraße 21, 55099 Mainz, Germany
3.86 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
78% of students recommend
72 reviews
5 4-star reviews of Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Review by caroline, University of The West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? you have more space (generally) more independence and you can arrange it yourself
Personal comments:
Generally it wasnt bad although it varied I chose to move half way through the year into an appartment I found myself as the one I was living in originally was too small and I found it hard to do homework in my room This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
there was a lovely ice-cream cafe that sold real italian ice-cream and the best cakes I have ever tasted, unfortunately i cannot remember the name on the street it was on but if you went out the main entrance of the university and crossed the road and went straight down the main street until you just pass the asian food shop turn the corner first on the left and you can't miss it. It had a really nice atmosphere and outside as well as inside seating it was lovely in the summer! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
all the courses at germersheim are very good, campus is beautiful any course is worthwhile there
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
in my home university courses are taught in english and we don't hear or speak the language of instruction as often as could be most beneficial in the host organisation all courses were in german which was difficult at first but once I got used to it I found it much better than being taught in english and generally speeded up language acquisition This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
everything is cheaper in Germany than at home Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
when using the phone there are "Vorwahlen" ie codes you type in before you dial the person you are phoning's number, as these significantly reduce phone bills This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
that it was possible for me to arrange my own accomodation as I didnt like the one provided by the university In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
its lovely I have very happy memories of being there and I would go back in a flash. The translation and interpretation courses are some of the best in europe FINAL COMMENTS
when you matriculate go to the train station and get a student travel card as this costed 76 euros two years ago and entitled you to free travel (bus and tram and train)upto worms near mainz or in the direction of karlsruhe its well worth it lasts for one semester. Register straight away at the aok This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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