Reviews of Schiller International University, Heidelberg | Germany

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Erin C

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

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.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

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.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

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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“Multicultural environment and dynamic learning”

Lucia M

Germany, Undergraduate
International Relations, 2018

Overall

As a university, Schiller International University offers many opportunities, such as the possibility of transfering to the Madrid, Paris and Florida campus every semester.
In Heidelberg, campus life is great, the city is beautiful, lively and there is always something to do.
With regards with the teachers and the courses, it depends. Most of them are really good; the only problem relies on the duration of each course, which is 1 month, and which I consider too short.

Pros

Inter campus mobility

Cons

Learning requirements

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Theodora T

Schiller International University, Dunedin, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, a branch of the same university in US

Overall

I wish I had known...

not really, everything was what i expected to be

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

i liked the multicultural experience

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

2

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

it is maybe one of the few universities in Germany that has students from so many different countries. Iliked it as the language of instruction was in English (means had no no problems with the material whatsoever) and had the opportunity to be in a European country that the English is not the local language.

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anonymous

Schiller, Dunedin, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

That the education was not the very best.

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

3

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

I really loved Schiller - HD campus because of its location and the diversity of the student body. Academics are not the most rigorous so plan to go home and go to a graduate school for a more thorough education. Have fun while you're there, travel, meet people and enjoy Europe!!

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Take a camera, forget your life at home, try to mingle with the locals (they always know best), learn the language and make a genuine effort to speak it. Enjoy your stay in Europe as it is something you'll never forget! Remember, Germans are lots of fun once you get to know them!! :-)

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davejigar

Gujartat University, Ahmedabad, India
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

International Exposure and Communicating with the people from Diverse Backgrounds

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

For getting the International Exposure with practicle awareness it is best as it is having eight campuses through out the world having international student transfer programme.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

It is recommanded to check the seson of your arrival if you are little bit un comfortable with winter than please join the summer session...you might be prepared to phase the cold and icy winter at the end of your summer seesion.!!!!!....

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davejigar

Gujartat University, Ahmedabad, India
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your German?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

In my first two semister that i had completed in Thailand i phase some problem in language but it was limited to social interaction..still i had never meet with any problem as all Thai people mostly answer you if you communícate with them in English.. Apart from this i am Phasing the language problem right now in Germany which is also limited to social interaction as i dont know why German people doesnt reply when you ask them in english?? But still this is also limited to certain people and places in germany.

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