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3.92 / 5 based on 271 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
..because Amsterdam is a very expensive city (especially compared to Dortmund!)
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Never shop at "Albert Hejn"...too much choice, way too expensive (Lidl or Aldi preferred!)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Most courses are interesting and practical oriented (a lot of team work).
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
You have to do so many things at the same time that you cannot really concentrate on anything (you only do the things in a very superficial way).
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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...
...I should have saved more money...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The accomodation situation must be improved...some students really have a bad time!
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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
Amsterdam is a very attractive city and the HES has a very good reputation. If you dont mind bad weather and rain, then you should definitely go for it!
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You do not need to speak Dutch in Amsterdam. English is absolutely sufficient.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
It is very hard to find some "cheap student places". Everything is expensive,but very hip, e.g. the "Escape" on Thursday night
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You have your own apartment and privacy.
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Personal comments
You must be very lucky to get a good accomodation in Amsterdam. Therefore you cannot really complain...you have to take what you get.
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