Reviews of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen | Germany

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Other

Other sources of funding:

none

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Nightlife, Food:

was the same price as at home.

Housing, Overall, Travel, Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Although Americanistics is taught in English in Germany, I has a perfect opportunity to learn German at courses which the University gives to international students

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Some hints on registration at University and Campus(you need to to submit papers and the working ours are restricted to half a day sand then you can come on Weekend and not be able to register at campus i.e. you would need to look for an accomodation)

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Very good, very qualified specialists, perfect library

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I worked on my PhD at this University and I am sure it was the most appropriate place for studying, collecting material and writing. The university spirit which dominates in Tuebingen constantly inspires your work .

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

none

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Maria P

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Literature, Graduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

First of all it gives an excellent possibility of learning the language as you communicate with other students, socialize. It's easy to get to university, to shop, cook etc.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

the rooms are very nice, the campus is located in a beautiful place.