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Lisa P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Berlin is a much cheaper city to live in than Bath.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Lisa P
Academic
Course recommendations
The German classes were quite easy. I think that we could have been given more advice about choosing courses as the German University can seem confusing to an outsider.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I think there could be more done to pair up German students with international students.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a good university.
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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
Most of it comes down to common sense. If you're going to study abroad then the likelihood is you're still quite young; so just go and enjoy it. Any problems that occur are usually quite easy to sort out and there will be someone to help you.
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Lisa P
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was useful having lectures in German. I mainly talked to other foreigners in German.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I think that if yo want to really improve your language skills and get the most out of your experience abroad then it is often best to live with a family.
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Personal comments
The housing was great. I shared a kitchen and bathroom with people from all over the world. The area was safe and clean and not too far from the 'centre'.
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
If you're English and feeling homesick then you could go to Potsdamer Platz and watch an original version film. Berlin is an amazing city and I particularly like going for cheap cocktails in Kreuzberg. There's also a really great Italian restaurant not far from the station.
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