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Sanna K
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have studied German in high school and at the university in Finland, so I had no problems with the language. After my excange studies I am more confident with the German language and dare to speak it more.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Living in Germany in general a little bit cheaper than in Finland. And I didn´t call home, they called me..
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Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
At the university you can have so many different courses that it is hard to recommend something special.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The studies consisted mainly from the professor´s teaching and lecturing and I would have preferred more projects, group works or practical examples.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I had visited the town already before and knew quite much.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The city and also the university are not too big so you can get fast a good overview. You can have many various courses at the university and normally there is no problems with getting to the courses. In addition, the university arranges very good German courses for foreigners. At the university you have also plenty of possibilities for sports, hobbies and parties.
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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 Siegen it is relatively short to Köln, Frankfurt and Koblenz. The way to other bigger German towns is also not impossible. I also used the possibility for interrailing, because from Germany it is much faster to go to Southern Europe than from Finland.. And if you want to meet lots of other exchange students in Siegen, you should live in Buerbach.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The university had good parties every 2-3 weeks. You should not miss the university summer party. The new movie place is also worth visiting, it has as well nice bars and cafes. Other nice bars/cafes: Kutscherhaus, Muckefuk, Flocke, Orlando
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
On campus there is a great opportunity to get to know other students and exchange students.
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Personal comments
The campus where I was living, was the cheapest one and there were mainly exchange students and other foreigners. I know there would have been nicer places to live, but on the other hand it was propably the best place to get to become acquainted with so many other students.
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