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Academic
Course recommendations
They were all well catered for and welcoming to International Students
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A bit shaky to start with but it got easier everyday
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Overall
I wish I had known...
It was the best time of my studies, both in learning a language and enjoying myself.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great international student secene
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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
It is best to organise your accomodation through the university and remember you only live an hour away from the Czech Border so you can make endless visits there and pruchase all kind of cheap goods
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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
Generally cheaper standard of living in East Germany in comparison to England
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
A great way to meet other students.
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Personal comments
Clean and fun, students were very friendly
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tir na nog, irish pub in the Neue Stadt
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