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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to have more space and I would also like to live closer to downtown.
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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was really great to have the opportunity to learn the language firsthand both at school and by being in the country in general.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have known some more detailed information about the way in which the German university system worked.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I totally recommend studying abroad in Trier, Germany. It is the oldest city in Germany and the sights you get to see every day are simply amazing. The people are also great and very helpful.
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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
Bring extra money to travel with, because it is so easy and cheap to do so. When you are here, you shouldn't miss out on any opportunity to go someplace because of lack of money.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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