Reviews of Paris-Lodron-Universität Salzburg | Austria

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RickDC

Albright College, Reading, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I would have "shopped around" more, compared programs in other places, sought out more opinions from others who had studied abroad. I learned a lot, but wish I had known some of it before I left. All in all, though, it's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything!

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

2

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Salzburg is a beautiful city, but if I had to do it over again, I would choose a larger metropolitain area. Salzburg is a little too quaint, too small to provide many of the experiences of a larger city. Since I wanted to perfect my German, I would also choose a school in the central, north or east of Germany where the language is spoken more clearly.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Ernest Hemingway said, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, you can take it with you. For Paris is a moveable feast." Salzburg is, too! Studying in Europe was one of the best experiences of my life. It's not for everybody. Many people don't want to be so far away for so long. But for those with the "Wanderlust," it can't be beat!

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Michelle R

Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

One can read and talk to everyone they want to find out as much as they possibly can before going abroad, but nothing prepares you for your personal experience more than just going and doing it.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Great city, but you must search and be creative to have an exciting social life.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

If you're out to learn or improve you German language skills, Salzburg isn't for you. If you're out to have a exciting, cultural study abroad experience involving lots of travels, then it could be the right place.

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“Ich finde diese Universität toll”

Florian S

Germany, Undergraduate
Biology, 2023

Overall

Ich finde diese Universität toll und studiere gerne dort

Careers

Könnte besser sein

Pros

Sehr freundliche Professoren

Cons

Nichts

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Michelle R

Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Salzburg is not exactly the place to enjoy nitelife as most the local students go home on the weekends leaving the city desserted. There are a couple of bars in the city center, but not nearly enough as there could be. The NaWi fests put on by the University are not to miss as they are the best party Salzburg could ever offer.

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Michelle R

Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

The German language courses are very crowded and it's hard to learn with so many people. Computer labs are not as abundant as they should be so many times people have to wait in line to use a slow computer.

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

The courses I chose to take were not offered to regular University students or students who were not on my program.

My opinion of the university assessment