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4.08 / 5 based on 263 reviews
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Samantha W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Course taught in English, which alleviated a lot of the pressure, but it would have been nice to have reinforced my German through study.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Munich is a VERY expensive city. Travel prices were very reasonable but I travelled a lot more, and, I suppose went out a lot more than I would have done at home.
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Telephone, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Munich is so expensive. Expect to spend money out there and go prepared!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
How much it would cost!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Keep up the good work!
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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
All said and done!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Excellent and entertaining course.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Housing
Type of housing: Olympic Village (student accommodation)
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More central, better area, not 10 floors up!
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Personal comments
perfectly acceptable.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Guenther Murphy's, Hofbrauhaus, Machtwerk and a charming Indie cafe, the name of which I don't remember.
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