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4.09 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, everything was rather "European" and not too strange.
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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
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
TEAM UP with other people asap - it is difficult to get into these student groups.
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Kim N
Overall
I wish I had known...
that the social life at school was non excistent
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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
Many nice people and openmindes aswell, great teachers with a good personality
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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
Read the above
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anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cross the border to Germany and France and check out Mulhouse and Lörrach. Especially Lörrach is rather surprising having only a few but very good clubs with decent atmospheres, cheaper drinks than in Switzerland, playing music of all styles, mixed people... something for everybody.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Swiss prices are high compared to the Netherlands and Germany.
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Travel, Telephone, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go groceries shopping in Germany!!! Also for cloths Freiburg, Weil am Rhein and Lörrach are better alternatives. The same brands everywhere but cheaper.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
To meet more people and to get into a social group faster.
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Personal comments
As I looked for it myself I cannot really judge on the FHBB´s facilities. However, knowing Switzerland a bit, it should be very much ok.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
Definitely focus on the majors offered. Even though they are taught one whole day per week (9-5), they are worth it!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Give exchange clearer instructions regarding the assessment of examinations.
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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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