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4.00 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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
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
Gleis22, Wochen Markt, Gasoline
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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was the perfect choice. Apartments in Muenster are hard to find, but also all over the place because of the huge student population. Just look hard and a good one will come to you.
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Personal comments
The dorm life that I experienced from others seemed to be fine, but apartment life was great. Having my own space worked out well for me.
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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The Nightlife and travel experiences were so unlike home, that I spent most of my time and money in these areas.
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Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure to talk to professors before hand, they can give you a good idea of what to take.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The German university system is simply different from the American. Any improvements I would give would be moving the system to be more americanized. Whether that is better or worse I cannot say.
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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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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have not expected the University system to be similar to the American. It is simply different.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This University is huge and provides a great student life, both on and off campus!
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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
Don't forget to buy a bike if you go to Muenster!
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Katherine H
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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
The university and city were both very helpful in working with me and my language development. I truly enjoyed the experience and it really helped my language abilities.
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