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Universität Passau

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4.18 / 5 based on 32 reviews
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
The year was very challenging, although I think that I had a lot of bad luck, the university could have done much more to make my stay more pleasurable.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It's rather snobby and if you are a native English speaker people will want to be your friend to use you to better their English and not necessarily to get to know you as a person. People place far too much emphasis on appearance as this is a modern and attractive university and are thus oblivious to its faults.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Great for exploring Austria too. Very small place. Do not expect 24 hours amenities, big shops or a modern lifestyle - it is very much like going back a few decades in England.
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Don't expect help or guidence. Very confusing structure and little help upon arrival understanding it. No welcome from the department or personal supervisor.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Study in England. If you go to Germany work if you can as university there is a big shock.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Living in bavaria created problems as I had studied high german, but it was neverthless a challenge and most students spoke high german at uni.
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Nightlife, Food, Housing, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
banks charge you for an account and every transaction. You can buy cheap food but the quality was generally poor and lacking in fresh produce.
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
To meet people and make friends.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Appalling. Large apartment in the roof of an old house. No set kitchen or bathroom. One sink, but water had to be heated. Camping stove for cooking. Plastic shower with pump to the adjacent sink and toilet all in the same room. Furniture was very old and dusty - heating via a small electurc unit or wood burner, which was not fixed to the wall and let out very little heat. No health and safty - fire alarms/escape route. Decided to seek accommodation after just three miserable days there.
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Emma B
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Law, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Prinz, Cafe Duft, Alte Presse, Cafe Roses, Hemmingways, Innsteg.
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