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4.16 / 5 based on 111 reviews

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Jingming L
Overall
I wish I had known...
living standard,etc.
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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
Give more care to foreign students.
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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
Although there are couple of things not as good as expected, it is a pretty valuable experience.
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willi r
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Prices are a little bit lower when it comes to drinking in bars or restaurants. Prices in shops are pretty much the same as in austria, the only thinks that are noticeably cheaper are vodka and cigarettes.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
take care where you go to eat and drink, differences can be more than 200% !!!
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Francesco L
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It has been really useful to match a so differetn cultural and language and to get by from every different situations where I have been involved
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dave79
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries I have ever seen!!!
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy an ISIC-Card (Student Card). You will benefit from reductions.
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annamueller
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
this country is a little bit cheaper in some parts but mostly almost the same
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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annamueller
Academic
Course recommendations
for international students best to take only courses of second and third year
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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