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Freie Universität Berlin (FU BERLIN)

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4.20 / 5 based on 204 reviews
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I learnt so much about the german language at the university and outside because I used to spend my time with german people trying to avoid to stay too much time with italians...
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known better the german language and more about life in general.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
this university is a very open one and strangers feel really at easy there. I felt I was part of it and spent a very good time there learning so much and loving what I was doing!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Berlin is a bit hard by finding a job and support financial expenses, before moving there it would be better to look for a part time job or to know something more about students organizations which help students to find jobs to support themselves.
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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orquidea4
Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because i was independent and could cook and clean my house and study whenever i wanted to.i was totally free and could concentrate on my own studies and life.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
i really liked my apartment because i lived in a very nice part of Berlin.
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