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4.38 / 5 based on 114 reviews
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Dominik S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
very inexpensive, some very good locations
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Personal comments
no on-campus accommodation available, student accommodation managed by city council, very inexpensive, small rooms not very clean but some good locations throughout Berlin.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte, Love Parade in July, Karneval der Kulturen in May
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Dominik S
Academic
Course recommendations
limited choice of courses due to study program
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
essays and/or project work throughout the year would keep you working for university on a regular basis and not just shortly before the exams
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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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Dominik S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Berlin is just too big to see and do it all.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's hard if your German is not too good.
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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
Berlin can be a hassle if you life far out of the city. Living somewhat close to city center is not that expensive and saves you lots of time on the subway.
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Dominik S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Germany, Berkin in special, is far less expensive than the UK, especially London/Cambridge.
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
no financial surprises... accommodation deposit takes a long time to get it back.
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Dominik S
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
German is my native language, so no problems whatsoever.
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