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4.27 / 5 based on 182 reviews
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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
supermarkets can be very cheap as well as beer; housing was reasonable; be careful of cell phone plans, they require two year contracts, i got a pay as you go
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
bedding was expensive, bring your own if you can.
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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
try to take some courses outside of the international student courses, they were more challenging and i had the chance to interact with german students
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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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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing specific, though i think it's important to be aware of cultural differences
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
the city was really a university town, full of students, beautiful and easy to travel from, though somewhat small
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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
buy a bahncard 50, with the student discount it's only about 100 euro, you will save 50% on all regular priced train fares. it was well worth it.
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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
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
living with german students and signing up for a conversation partner helped me most
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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was easy to arrange and the apartments were rather new
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Personal comments
if you want to live with german students, don't request to live in WHO on fichtenweg, so many international students live there
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kate j
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
nekarmueller, schloss cafe, Restaurant El Chico, clubhaus uni parties
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