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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
German has been my second language throughout my life, it is just a bit more difficult when heavy dialects/ slang are used, and is difficult for me in academic situations.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spent less because the dollar was so strong.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
If you are organizing everything on your own, be prepared to go through a lot of stress, unless you stick to one subject area only.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it would be hard to make German friends, that I should have been more prepared for grey weather, and that I should have moved closer to town sooner.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make sure to stay in one single track, get involved with a certain activity and stick to 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
Make sure that you like where you live, then you will always feel good about going home.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, 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
golden poodle club, hafenklang, die fabrik were my favorites for going out...many cafes in the Schanzenviertel and Altona, any of them were good.
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Housing
Type of housing: student dorm/apartment, off campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: studentenwohnheim
Why?
Because that is where you meet the most people, even if they are not your "type"
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Personal comments
My experience was different, because it wasn't arranged through the university, it was all arranged through my program, and it seemed that the people in charge were not fully aware of what would have been the best option for me.
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