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3.99 / 5 based on 111 reviews

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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I should enjoy every single day!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's beautiful and a great learning environment.
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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
Travel as much as you can; hike, bike, walk around Lake Constance till you can't anylonger....I plan to live there once I leave the USA.
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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
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
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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I mainly spoke German - and tried to refrain from speaking English.
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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
since I am familiar with German life and culture, an apartment would suit me well
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Personal comments
It was very comfortable and simple
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Lisa L
East Carolina University, Greenville, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Marktstaette; Hafenhalle; Insel Mainau - Lake Konstanz!
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