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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
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
I was already fluent in German and English so language did not play a factor for me.
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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Mobile telephone was more expensive, also going out in a capital city is always expensive.
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
None, other than open a student account without costs
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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The various course offered from the University in the beginning
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Do the Diplomlehrgang
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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 proximity to the Eastern European countries, for example the Adriatic coast.
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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Neuhold and Neudeck are the most important.
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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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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Personal comments
Havana Club, Flex, Opera
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ChrisHornek
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, United States
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The social atmosphere, the rooms, the camraderie and the shower heads.
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Personal comments
Watch out for Frau Schultze.
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