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Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (JKU)

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4.04 / 5 based on 181 reviews
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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Warning! Most people there speak Austrian German, which is quite disturbing sometimes, especially at the beginning.
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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
A bit boring sometimes. But easy to ask other students who will ask friendly. Concerning language courses: very well done.
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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
none
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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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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Austria is overall a bit cheaper than France.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
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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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Don't let you be totally influenced by Erasmus life/students. There are other things worth to know.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
2
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
Easy to travel to coutries located further in the East. Austria may be boring sometimes.
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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: student hostel "Heim"
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Sharing an aprtment with roommates is a good option.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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Edouard W
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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