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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
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Shamrock, k9, Shenanigan, Kula
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Cheaper than renting a private room
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Personal comments
Expensive, poor internet connection (for extra fee)
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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
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. At the university professors and students are obliged to use Standard German
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Academic
Course recommendations
Best for Biology and Chemistry Students; very good language courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Better info about available courses; more practice than theory
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices are higher in Germany than Poland
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy at Kaufland! Edeka is expensive in comparison.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Which courses are of the best quality.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Perfect location- wonderful Constance Lake and 1.5 hour away from the Swiss Alps
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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
A good option when travelling by train is to buy a "wochenende ticket"/ "Weekend Ticket" . It is valid only on one day (Friday/Saturday or Sunday) for up to 5 passengers and costs about 32 Euro.
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