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ecanbaz
Dokuz Eylül, Izmir, Turkey
Business Studies, Graduate, 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 cafe Magnus,the place Dom,the river Rhein, the disco e-werk
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Sylvia T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more because there were so many things to do and see.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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karelgouwy
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really improved my knowledge of German. Especially the conversations and jokes with my WG-neighbours helped improving my German. At the end I even dreamt in German.
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Tala S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
If you take subjects in German then obviously it's an opportunity to improve your language skills. The pre-semester language course was also of great quality and free!
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was extremly satisfied with the fact that German became the official languge among students as well as one of my goals was improving my German visiting Cologne.
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Marc C
Overall
I wish I had known...
Awfully cold in winter
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's OK, teachers are good, the city is great
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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
Depending on where you come from, Germany's a bit expensive; working part-time may be helpful
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