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3.78 / 5 based on 87 reviews
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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Before I had not had much German at all, and my speaking skills were not very advanced. Although the instruction was in German I was still with many Americans during the program. Although I acquired an everyday basic knowledge of German, I was disappointed that I did not gain more of an understanding.
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Shabi H
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Engineering, Electronic, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is fun sharing apartment with students from other countries
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Personal comments
Darmstadt is a University-city. In layman terms, the city is dominated by students. Hence there is severe scarcity of proper student accomodation. Its always judicious to look for housing independently and don't depend on the University.
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Shabi H
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Engineering, Electronic, Graduate, University Agreement
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
Kuckus Nest, A5-Club, Treff
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Marina G
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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vaismaa
Overall
I wish I had known...
some german habits
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
a good place to study manufacturing engineering
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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
from Darmstadt the whole country is close - there is always a train just about to leave
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vaismaa
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
more to see and travel to
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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