Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

The night life in Berlin is absolutely incredible, from the notorious berlin electro scene (I recommend Burghein) to the more relax jazz nights (quazimodo), from the theaters and classical concerts that happen daily, to the bohemian cafes of Kreuzberg. There is something for everyone...I have never seen a city like it.

I chose not to move into student accomodation in Berlin through the knowledge that I would be surrounded by exchange students. Whilst the benefits of making international friends are vast I new that my German would improve faster living with germans in a flatshare, and that i would meet fellow erasmus students through my university classes anyway.

If you have the opportunity to go to a city like Berlin take it. There is so much to do and if you take every opportunity both socially and academically you will have an incredible time. One piece of advise I would give is on arrival at your host city take up as many hobbies, join societies, speak to as many poeple and get as involved as you can, as it will help you settle in and set the pace for the rest of the year.

Studying abroad and moving in intellectual circles greatly improved my German. I have gained a greater understanding of the subtleties of the language as well as expanded my vocabulary. However, most importantly the experience gave me a confidence in my own ability to communicate in German, in all situations and under pressure.

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