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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
-Price,
-Location
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Personal comments
My particular accomadation was situated far from the University itself, directly adjacent to the runway of the Innsbruck airport. Also, as ERASMUS students, we were forced to pay around €50 extra a month in relation to the rent the Austrians had to pay.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The night spots/cafes, were not any better than any other main cities, what sets Innsbruck apart, is the Skiing, and Snowboarding opportunities. Extremely affordable, and only twenty minutes by bus to the nearest region. Overall, heaven for those of a sporty nature!!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Some initial difficulty, as they were introducing a new system. After that, settled down well. Marketing is a nightmare!!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Courses were relatively easy, also a lack of choice.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
About the accomodation, and the availability of rooms in the city center.
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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
ERASMUS Coordinators are super, and really want to help! Most departments are ERASMUS friendly, but ask people about them first, cos not all are! (Marketing!!)
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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
Come to Innsbruck if u want to spend the year on the slopes at the local ski region!! It's absolutely amazing!!!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in Austria is very high, Innsbruck is astronomical.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Alcohol is very cheap in supermarkets, so get tanked up before going out.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Initially very difficult to encourage people to speak german to me, especially other ERASMUS students. After, mainly socialized with Austrian students.
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