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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
I got a room at a newly renovated dorm. I was pleased to find a well equipped kitchen and a cozy room for a fair price. One thing I would recommend internationals is to arrange for an internet connection for the time after the arrive and before they get their login credentials from the university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tangente Jour, Neckarmueller, Saint & Scholars, Schlosscafe
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish anyone had warned me about the general unfriendliness of locals.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Not bad if your bank account doesn't allow you any better place.
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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
If you are going for an exchange of 6 months to 1 year - good choice.
If you are staying for the entire duration of your studies - go only if you have no better alternatives.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Cost of living in Israel is among the highest in the world. Germany is more affordable.
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Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I had some issues with my medical insurance. One tip - ask for counseling in English from the International Students office before making any decisions.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Don't rely on the campus web-system as it is often subject to problems and misleading information...
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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was able to improve my language skills thanks to my tandem partner. However, the locals rarely ever spoke to foreigners so I wouldn't count on locals for helping to pick up on German.
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