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Caroline S
Academic
Course recommendations
Look closely at what Germans study the course - if you're an undergraduate stick to Grundstudium
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Speak to the locals - don't worry if you look desperate, you'll be pleased if you're fluent at the end.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
If you're from a British university - you won't be spoon-fed in Germany. You'll have to be active working out what courses are on offer and what your requirments are.
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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
Great city, loads of Erasmus students to enjoy it with and friendly locals.
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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
Make use of Germanwings and HLX to travel while your there
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everythings cheaper
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Halls of Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Cheaper, would live with Germans
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Personal comments
Difficult to get, take something and then look for something better when you're there
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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
Flannagan's on a Tuesday for cheap beer and international crowd
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