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4.15 / 5 based on 121 reviews

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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My language skills improved dramatically.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
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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
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I new more about accommodation options before I went.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Organise more accommodation options
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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 plan on going on erasmus or international exchange, make sure you plan your accommodation carefully. A great option for my friends was www.wimdu.ie
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Alot of students were staying off campus in http://www.wimdu.ie/ accommodation ehich worked out to be much better than stayin in a damp student flat.
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Personal comments
The staff at FH Aachen were very friendly and informative to International students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience