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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Way cheaper than ireland
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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...
How fun it would be...i wouldnt have been so nervous then.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
pick your courses carefully and know exactly how these will be examined
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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
Look around for cheap flights from ireland..difficult to find though. Best way to get there is fly Dublin-Dusseldorf with Aer Lingus and then get the ICE to Hannover. Works out around 180 euro.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Difficult at first but got easier as time went on.
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Housing
Type of housing: Studentenwohnheim
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Get to live with native speakers.
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Personal comments
I was lucky with my Wohnheim, others in the city are'nt as nice
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Chez Heinz, Glocksee...not fancy but good fun.
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