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4.06 / 5 based on 60 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that the school I went to was full of rich, spoiled kids who, although coming from all corners of the world, were basically the same in that they were immature, not academically inclined, and rather self-centered.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would recommend that any student considering this university look at others instead. This school is overpriced for what it's worth. If you are a mature student who values your academic experience as much as your social experience abroad, you should consider going elsewhere.
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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
I visited the Black Forest during my year abroad and it was amazing. The northernmost part is very close to Heidelberg and accessible by train, making the trip very affordable. I would also suggest taking a German language course. It will help in your daily life while in Germany.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I unfortunately could not find a program that both accomodated my academic needs and whose language of instruction was German. I believe, however, that through my daily interactions in the community I managed to improve my German language skills considerably.
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Housing
Type of housing: dorms, not on campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would not have to necessarily share it with messy, inconsiderate people. I prefer living in a clean, private space of my own.
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Personal comments
The housing was of a poor quality. It was crowded, dirty, and noisy.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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