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Overall
I wish I had known...
The way my credits would be homologated after my return.
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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
Be sure you attend the courses taught by the right teachers.
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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
You can hardly go wrong by going to Leipzig as an international student.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Some teachers were not optimal, researching about them before enrolling is a good idea.
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Except for the flatmates, it was relatively hard to get on with the locals. The university was nevertheless a good place to practice your language skills.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices were higher or lower or I had more frequent expenses
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing is specially cheap.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Contact with natives, comfortable atmosphere.
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Personal comments
It was annoying that due to a mistake in the paperwork I was unable to make it into one of the student halls.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best "indie" venue: Ilses Erika.
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