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4.03 / 5 based on 47 reviews
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Michelle R
Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The Austrian rail network offers a Vorteils card which costs around 20 Euros and gives 50% off rail. Salzburg is also in a great location because it is serviced by all major trains on the Munich-Vienna lines.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Michelle R
Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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 the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Because Salzburg is a major tourist destination, many locals speak English and even when one tries to speak German, people will respond back in English. At least, this was the case for me because English is my mother tongue and they knew it.
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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.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great city, but you must search and be creative to have an exciting social life.
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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
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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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.
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My academic experiences
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.
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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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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
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
As an international student it's best to live with a lot of other students for social reasons. The housing I had was one of the farthest from the city center, but the city is not that large to begin with.
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Personal comments
It was very clean and of the highest quality. It was also very affordable compared to what I pay at home.
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