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Schiller International University, Heidelberg
Schiller International University, Bergstrabe 106, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany
4.05 / 5 based on 54 reviews.
Description:
Schiller International University (SIU) offers students the opportunity to pursue both undergraduate and graduate studies in English, the language of international business and politics. Our campuses are in the United States and Europe: Dunedin, Florida; London; Paris and Strasbourg; Heidelberg; Madrid; and Engelberg and Leysin. Easy transfer between 8 campuses in 6 countries Full-time and part-time programs, weekend and evening classes Small classes Our students: from more than 100 countries, yet one language " English Our executive students: professionals who have chosen us for earning an MBA Our Heidelberg campus: an island of learning in a vibrant city Continued success for over 30 years
84% of students recommend
54 reviews
4 4-star reviews of Schiller International University, Heidelberg
Review by Mariana, Schiller, Dunedin, United States
International Relations, Independent 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The rooms were pretty old and small. The furniture was worse than what I would find at Ikea and the bathrooms needed severe repair.
Personal comments:
Housing at this university is definetaly not one of the selling points. The rooms are small, old and the bathrooms and kitchen need repair. The educational experience was out of this world, though!! I would say to anyone planning on going, be prepared for horrible rooms and an awesome time. Concentrate on the positive! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
Ziegler's was the hot spot at the time! Zum schwarzen Walfisch had an awesome breakfast starting really early. O'Reilly's was the hang out for a night of talking and flirting. Cafe Journal on haupstrasse was a great place for a tasty lunch or dinner. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
If you're going to Schiller be prepared for a wrldly education and not an academic one. Get the books and study by yourself, but don't count on getting the very best education.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Is was just alright. Nothing spectacular. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
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: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I wish there had been more emphasis on learning the local language and interacting with the locals rather than only the students. Since English was the common language and we were all from different countries, we tended to speak only English. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Of course I spent a lot more in Europe and away from my parents. I highly recommend having en extensive travel budget!! Don't waste the opportunity. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Learn to budget or get a job to supplement income from parents. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
That the education was not the very best. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I really loved Schiller - HD campus because of its location and the diversity of the student body. Academics are not the most rigorous so plan to go home and go to a graduate school for a more thorough education. Have fun while you're there, travel, meet people and enjoy Europe!! FINAL COMMENTS
Take a camera, forget your life at home, try to mingle with the locals (they always know best), learn the language and make a genuine effort to speak it. Enjoy your stay in Europe as it is something you'll never forget! Remember, Germans are lots of fun once you get to know them!! :-) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
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