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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because you could experience better the city life
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Personal comments
They have accommodation problems with foreign students due to an accommodation shortage around University.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are plenty of night spots in Cologne. Restaurant Magnus, close to University campus they have the best branch on the weekends
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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 find German difficult compared to other languages such as English, but I wanted to learn it and that's what I did.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
More or less, life was the same as at home
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Telephone, Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Watch out with phone bills at home, specially with international calls.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing, I like to discover new places and situations on my own.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to organize exchange students needs and activities better. Try to offer more subjects for these students as well.
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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 want to experience the real and anonymus European University this is your choice.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to get into the courses with an international approach.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
A little bit more of organization wouldn't be bad at all...
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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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