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4.15 / 5 based on 147 reviews

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Kate L
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
got easier. just get involved and make german friends
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Kate L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because i had to pay for two rents at home and in germany the general cost of traveling
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Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Kate L
Academic
Course recommendations
take the foreign language Deutsch als Fremdsprache as you learn more
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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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Kate L
Overall
I wish I had known...
that living abroad is easier than you think.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Heidelberg is beautiful, the right size and i think the best place to go for Kurzzeitstudium in Germany.
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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
get everything organised before you go
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nachtschickt
Segafredo
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Housing
Type of housing: Halls
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Some friends of mine lived in a house of 30 germans and had more interaction
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Personal comments
it was basic but clean and safe.
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