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3.77 / 5 based on 146 reviews

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Melanie D
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
there is obviously an improvment, i fell more relax now !
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Melanie D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
differences for foods come from the difference in supermarket, they are cheaper in Germany. Nightlife, more because i go out more with my new friends, I spent more time with them than before.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the tax for TV and radio !! 15 Euros per month, it's too expensive for students !! just for a radio!!
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Melanie D
Overall
I wish I had known...
the courses are harder than they informed me !! be prepared to work hard if you chose Mannheim !!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
having contact with international students is essential, housing in Wohnungsgemeinschaft (WG : flat between several students) is the best way to do so....
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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
don't panic ! a international experience is enriching in Mannheim, I met new friends and the life outside the university is very good.
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Melanie D
Academic
Course recommendations
don't choice a lot of courses, they are pretty hard !
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more interaction with local 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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Melanie D
Housing
Type of housing: Wohnungsgemeinschaft
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Personal comments
I am satisfied with this housing because I live with 5 another persons, who make an exchange programm too. there is an international atmosphere and I like it.
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Melanie D
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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 Nachtschicht Night Club in Heidelberg ..Best Café is Novus Café, M4 in Mannheim
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