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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are many excellent courses and lecturers - and you can freely chose; the buddy-system organizes many events - take the chance and register for a buddy.
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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
Switzerland is a very nice country - not only what regards travelling to cities (like Geneve, Bern, Zürich,...). Especially people are friendly and the services offered (shops, restaurants, trains,...) are numerous. However, the country is quite expensive.
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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
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
For a German native speaker it is no problem to get organized unless you do not mind 'Schwyzerdütsch'. English courses are a nice chance to improve language skills.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
There is a long staircase to get to the university
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Personal comments
Housing was arranged by the university - the flats are pricey but worth their money.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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