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4.02 / 5 based on 64 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living close to the campus is easier in Trier because the campus is not in the city. Moreover it's the best way to meet all foreign students.
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Personal comments
Accomodations are great. You can choose to live on your own or to share your flat with someone. You can even be with someone of you own university if you insist a bit.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Favorite Night Spot: Palais and Walderdoff; Best cafe are on Viehmarktplatz;
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Overall
I wish I had known...
German culture doesn't seem too different at the beginning but the more you know them the more you are disappointed!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The campus is great but the seminary for foreign student will make the most of your souvenirs: it's a cheerful experience .
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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
The weather is somewhat cold... be prepared. The load of work is low max 25h per week.
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Academic
Course recommendations
It's better to go there as undergraduate however it's a good place to get free German intensive courses
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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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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Thanks to german course and a german - so called Intercambio Partner- you keeps improving your abilities
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Life is a bit cheaper over here.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items