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Universität Trier

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4.02 / 5 based on 64 reviews
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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Total immersion did wonders
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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Lectures are very boring.
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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
none
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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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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
More nightlife that at home, and it's an excuse to practice the language.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
No
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Get involved in some clubs/activities outside of the ERASMUS crowd, but the ERASMUS students were some of the best to hang out with.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
Don't blow all your money early.
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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Student housing off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom in location and amenities
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
They were inexpensive and you meet lots of people
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Matt K
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Forum, Havana...basically anywhere
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