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3.81 / 5 based on 86 reviews
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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Cocoon club in Frankfurt was the nicest club I'd ever been to. In Darmstadt, the Natrix had the best music for an American. My favorite spot was An Sibin, where they had kareoke and quiz night both each week.
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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
As I get older I realize the importance of being independent, and I would desire to live along and have complete responsibility.
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Personal comments
I stayed with a friend that I had known for years so housing was not really an issue at all.
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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I was going out more and traveling a lot more than I do in the States, but I did not have to pay for my housing, and I saved a lot of money not tipping in Germany. It really makes a difference.
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Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The exchange rate also played a factor in spending more money. The dollar was and still is low when compared to the Euro. Tip: manage your money well by budgeting yourself each week.
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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
It would have been helpful to interact with other local students from the university in order enhance the international students' German speaking skills.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More organization among the staff in regards to communication with the students.
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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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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
More German in order to be placed in a more advanced class.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To advertise more and make the program bigger so that more students have the opportunity to study here because it's an amazing program.
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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
Be aware of your surroundings and know that you are a visitor. Try your best to fit in, and if you are successful in this then that is the biggest accomplishment.
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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
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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