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Jan K
Overall
I wish I had known...
The pre-semester program is the most important park to socialize and become familiar with people and environment
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
improve courses in english, they are pretty much all the same, offer courses in german for non german native speakers
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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
if you have any specific questions feel free to email me
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Jan K
Academic
Course recommendations
courses in German have higher academic standards, courses in english are very easy to pass
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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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Jan K
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
there is almost no need to speak german to study in linz however there are courses available to start learning or improve
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Jan K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
the price level in Austria is higher than in the Czech Rep.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Jan K
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Close to the university / living together with other exchange students
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Jan K
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience