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3.62 / 5 based on 19 reviews
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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Academic
Course recommendations
Learn loads of "Technical" german. Being able to speak it is not the same as understanding all the scientific and technological terms. Most ppl here aren't eager to help either - they just look at you like you're a retard for not understanding and your self esteem just goes to pieces.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would appreciate more support and understanding for international undergraduates! Sarcastic comments may motivate some but that does not include me.
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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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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Languages
Language of instruction: German
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
Learn "Technical" German or whatever terms are used in your course in GERMAN!!
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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish i had done more research into the area - perhaps visited before my course started. Seen if i could live here. This uni is proud of how many international students they have. Frankly, I'm not happy here and i think they could be more supportive and understanding of int. students. The reason why other int. students and i stay? Well, 'cause it's either taken so much effort, money or time to get here. Like the saying goes, "YOu've made your bed, now you've got to lie in it."
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's small and cosy but not for everyone. The uni has a very good reputation.
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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
It's okay for an exchange year but i wouldn't recommend full time studies for your whole course!! It's torture...everytime i think i'm getting the hang of it, i am knocked down.
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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nothing to do, nowhere to go, don't know nobody, got too much work. Live in self catering.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Need to pay to register yourself, monthly for health insurance ...little things - be prepared in the first month!
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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Housing
Type of housing: Catholic Student Housing
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: would choose here
Why?
'cause it's basically near all institutes i need to visit, the main cafeteria and the library!
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Personal comments
It's okay. Internet is included in the rent... one can survive - it's not home is it?
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Uchena W
n/a, doing full time in GERMANY, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Undergraduate, full time
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There's really just the Anno Tobak - a café/bar place and the Kellerclub where ppl just laze around... Most parties are held in instute buildings or the main cafeteria. There also could be more parties. Night life here is so so. If you've been used to more - or at least having a choice, when you get here you'll embrace every party you get with gratitude!
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