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3.62 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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Tim T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife was slightly more expensive but also I was going out a lot more. Food was very cheap and travel wonderfully cheap.
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Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Tim T
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I found I spoke more in French than in German as all the Germans know English very well (and even corrected mine) whilst with the other students from Spain and France I spoke to in French.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That I should have stayed longer.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The HDK is great for independent people, but if you are an artist or on a creative course the mix of people and work will inspire you.
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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
The German Admin was rather difficult to deal with, but don't take it personally. And go to Berlin in the Summer time.
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Tim T
Academic
Course recommendations
I was pretty much on my own but had a great tutor. Whilst I didn't take many formal courses I got involved with other people's work and created some of my own.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Photography could have been better, but overall the amount of activity at the HDK was impressive.
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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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Tim T
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
No favourite, was just fantastic to be able to walk and find cool places. In terms of districts Prenzlauer-Berg was brilliant.
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like the idea that I didn't know what I was going to and had a great time with the guys I lived with. The only reason I wouldn't do a room exchange if I went back is that I would like to go back to the same area - Prenzlauer-Berg
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Personal comments
I lived with two manic vegetarian cyclists. It was great.
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