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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I worked with a theater group known as Idefix. I met many different people and had a great time.
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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
My room on campus was rather cramped. I coul have done with more space
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Personal comments
I only spent a semester at the University, so naturally I didn't receive the best accomodation. However, in general I believe most housing at Heidelberg university is very good.
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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I had a cell phone in Germany, which cost me more. Also, I traveled and went out a great deal more in order to enjoy the culture.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
There were many different types of courses for all levels of German language proficiency.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
My advice for students is always to get your work done as soon as possible.
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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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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is just so important to plan ahead and set a budget beforehand.
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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
I would highly recommend Heidelberg University. It is large University and very diverse.
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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
Plan ahead. It is just so hard to plan when you in the middle of a semester.
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Rupert D
Gordon College, Wenham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned a great deal at the University. My only complaint was that I didn't have enough time to develop my skills.
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