75 reviews
4.10 / 5 based on 75 reviews
Useful |
0
Ashley B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices in Eastern Germany are much much lower than in the USA.
Read more >
Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
Ashley B
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 became practically fluent in Germany...I studied in vienna afterwards where i became fluent
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ashley B
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I'd known before going that all would be wonderful...i had anxiety right before I left.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend those students who wish to learn a lot of german and meet only germans go to Dresden.
Read more >
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
i would advise interested students to completely let go of stereotypes of the country they are about to go to. study abroad with an open mind and take every opportunity to do something wild!
Read more >
Useful |
1
Ashley B
Academic
Course recommendations
The course topics were interesting, though I did not gain much from the class itself because the classes are run differently than I am used to. In other words, the students are given too much freedom to talk over the teacher!
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I am not in a position to say because it the academic life was simply different, not worse, than what I am used to.
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Ashley B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Dance Factory was my favorite dance club. For a more mellow night, Peaches is a chill bar that has karaoke on Wednesday nights!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Ashley B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer to be independent and living in a dorm made me feel a bit cramped.
Read more >
Personal comments
The accommodation was very clean and in a safe area.
Read more >
en
Español
Français