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4.18 / 5 based on 278 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Good way of meeting new people. Being located in the centre of a magnificent city is brilliant. Lots of freedom.
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Personal comments
The accommodation ranges from excellent to barely acceptable. However, most homes are in an ideal location and it's worth it for the short time we get to stay abroad. Price is also good. Exchange students get priority which is great.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Sliders Club, Weihburggasse.
Centimeter Restaurant - great, cheap food
Donau Insel in Summer
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Should be spread out more over the year. It was terrible when it was exam time. The classes were still running along with the exams. Terrible stress come end of term.
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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...
Local hot spots would have been nice to know in advance.
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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
Tough going but well worth it!
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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
take the opportunity to speak the language. Those who speak English all the time do not leave with the same satisfaction.
Get a map of the city!!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
Was a great opportunity to live and learn the language. Added to the cultural experience. I love communicating in a foreign language.
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