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4.07 / 5 based on 84 reviews

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Rachel H
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was initially difficult, but once I got the hang of things, much better. Overall the instructors were understanding.
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Rachel H
Academic
My academic experiences
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Rachel H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Rachel H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Having to deal with two different dialects.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
People should definitly attend if they have the chance. There are a lot of students.
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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

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Rachel H
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The housing I had was great. It was with students studying medicine and it was a lot better than I was anticipating
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Rachel H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Wheeler's Pub and of course the big Berg beer fest.
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