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4.10 / 5 based on 17 reviews

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SUSANA R
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At first it was my biggest fear but nowadays I use to communicate frequently with my foreigner friends and it turned up to be a natural thing to do
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jsnaza
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, United States
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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

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“2 semesters of Arabistics”
Alexander K
Germany, Undergraduate
, 2009
Overall
I have studied 2 semesters of Arabistics at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität in Jena
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Careers
Pros
nice city, small classes
Cons
better professors

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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Havana Club, Illy caffé, Goethe Gallerie, Cheers, Glas Hause
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life cost is higher in the host country
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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jsnaza
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, United States
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional