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4.07 / 5 based on 84 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
With regard to housing, it was more expensive there because I used to live with my family at home.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating at the university mensa was much cheaper than buying things and cooking by myself (it was half price from what I got at my home university).
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Academic
Course recommendations
At the beginning I found it difficult to understand courses taught in german, but everything comes with time :) People there have understood the effort I made and I can say they were really patient with me.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That time flies:)
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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 cannot imagine how could it not be a great experience in your life.
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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
Studying far away from home is something that not everyone can pay. I recommend UPB since the cost of living is not a big problem.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It gave me the chance to improve both German and English, and I got also interested in other languages like French, Dutch or Arabic.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I just like new experiences, although this choice would be a bit more expensive.
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Personal comments
I was really happy about my neighbors at the student residence. It really was an international experience with people all around the world, not only german people.
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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
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