Reviews of Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU) | Germany

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

A private grant

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

because it's just more expensive in germany than in china

Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

cost-saving tips?? don't go out!!! rent DVDs and watch them at home

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

now very well arranged, too simple for graduate students.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

german language learning should be included. that is also part of the reasond why people come here, the culture, and the language. more professors should be involved, and should be more international--as it claims

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

the germans are so german

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

be more open, more international and more friendly

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

first things first, find a room! if you don't know anybody, book a youth hostel for a week or two first. learn some basic german if you finance yourself, better start looking for a job once you're settled down

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning German a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my German

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)

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

on campus, it was not a prob to me at all, which language i use, english or german. most of the german students speak very good english. in social and community life, english also works but i'd prefer to speak german, which makes it easier for me to get envolved

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It gives more freedom, space and access with local life

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

the housing is more than great. but due to large numbers of students, one has to be more than lucky to have accommodation through the university

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Maggie-Zhongyuan W

Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

gym, swimming. best cafe,ehhhh...anast house, very historical and classic. that is the cafe you want to see in Europe. marienplatz for in-shoppers and maximiliansstr for shoppers with fat wallet. olympiazentrum for football events and live concerts!! of kilians irish pub, the best one in town!

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