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4.03 / 5 based on 290 reviews
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Arnaud V
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
life is cheaper in Cologne than in Paris especially for food and nightlife
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
almost all the courses are in german
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
to offer a broader choice of course
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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...
almost all the courses are in german
it is not difficult to find a place to live in Cologne.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It could have been better if we had had the courses description earlier
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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
I had a good time in Cologne: even if it is not a beautiful city, there is a lot to do especially for the students!
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I made good progress in German since all the foreign students spoke Geman together
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
the students apartments are either too difficult to have or too far from the university
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Personal comments
Good: I received an good offer through the university and I had not to find an apartment by my own
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
go to Zülpicher Strasse: this is the best place to have a good night
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