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3.94 / 5 based on 79 reviews

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Pablo I
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It was very difficult to open a bank account at the beginning.
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Pablo I
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Pablo I
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing special.
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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 definitely recommend it!
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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
Hamburg is a lively city with plenty of things to do and a great location to travel around!
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Pablo I
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
If you don't speak German, you'll have no problem at University using English, but it'll be a bit tougher in everyday life (shops, means of transport, asking for information...)
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Pablo I
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's good to be close to the faculty and you can easily reach the city centre by S-Bahn.
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Pablo I
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
Reeperbahn.
In Harburg: Lämmertwiete.
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