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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to have a spacious accomodation where to feel confortable and have my privacy.
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Personal comments
It was hard to find a good place to stay but at the last moment they found this pretty good apartment very close to the university
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
There are plenty of nice and cosy cafes as well as a lively nightlife around the university campus
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The rent was a bit higher that at home and I travelled around in the weekends to see different places in Germany.
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do a discount railway card if you tend to travel in Germany and have no car. After 2 trips it pays off.
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Eric F
Academic
Course recommendations
It is a pretty bureaucratic system regarding course election, so be patient. Seminar courses are interesting, try to avoid boring "Vorlessung".
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More availability of courses and less bureaucracy.
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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...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Use your network
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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
Teachers were most of the times understanding towards international students who were not completely fluent at German. There were a few courses offered in English as well.
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