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Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen (JLU)

Justus Liebig University Giessen, Ludwigstraße 23, 35390 Giessen, Germany
4.24 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

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86% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
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Student life
4.6/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
4.0/5
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Languages
4.6/5
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3.6/5
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4.6/5
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“Good connection with Frankfurt, no additional cost for studing, semester ticket for all Hessen on the basis of studnet ID...great opportunity for travelling.” Read Review
jouaska, Poland

48 reviews of Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen

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HOUSING    
by anders, Aarhus Universitet, Arhus, Denmark
Political Science, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: students' residence off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: in a shared flat with german students
Why? i think the best way to get to know a country, its language and culture is to spend as much time with its native population as possible. living in a students' residence, you tend to spend most of your time with
Personal comments:
the students' residence where i spend my two semesters, STUDENTENDORF EICHENDORFFRING, was inexpensive and had a nice international atmosphere to it. there were some great facilities, such as a student restaurant, laundry, a huge lawn, and an occational party.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Catherine, University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
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 comments:
Ask the local students about the best Discos. I found Uhlenspiegel to be one of the best. Also you can get Hooka for 5 Euro on Wed. and Sun. at "News Cafe" in the Fussgaengerzone. One great cafe with reasonable prices is "Cult", a few blocks away from Galeria. Also look into the sports programs set up by the University (aHS). They have great programs and you will meet lots of really nice students.
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ACADEMIC    
by Catherine, University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I was in Sports Education, and I found the Sports Department to be quite realxed. Be sure to show up to the first day of class, even a bit early to be sure you get in. Also be sure to tell the professor you are an international student if they ask you to leave the class, as they usually will make exceptions to international students.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Make sure to keep up with the course work, and do not fall behind in the subject matter. It is really hard to study everything at the end of the semester be able to take a good test.

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by joanna, Akademia Rolnicza Im. Augusta Cieszkowskiego w Poznaniu, Poznan, Poland
Biotechnology, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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 German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
Living abroad in diffenrent environment and having a direct contact with language is the best and unfailing way to improve language skills. Studing in Germany courses provided in English language gives an opportunity to practice both at hte same time. Really enjoyable and worthwhile. Higly recommend:)
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EXPENSES    
by Catherine, University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Scholarships from my host University
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I spent more on travel in Germany as there was more opportunity to travel as well as more new, interesting things to see. I found that overall they cost of living in Germany was much less than in the States.
Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I only had a few suprises like the semester ticket (a card you get for the semester that gets you on to the busses and trains in all of Hessen for free). A tip for Grocery Shopping: Go to Lidl Pennymarkt, or Aldi, they are very cheap grocery stores, and have the same quality as the name brands.
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OVERALL    
by ventouma, Pantion Panepistimio Kinonikon Kai Politikon Epistimon, Athens, Greece
Political Science, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
That there was going to be a one-month student strike!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Small university city where erasmus students are very well organised by the host university.



FINAL COMMENTS

Giessen is not a beautiful city. It would be preferable to choose the spring term to go to, or stay for the whole academic year, because it looks way better in spring/summer time.
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