Universität Wien (UNIVIE)

Read, write, and speak German as much as possible before going. I find that speaking the language gave me a much richer experience- certain things cannot be translated into English. Take a lot of candids of people- not just the Eiffel Tower or some scenery stuff. Go to Berlin if you get the chance- it's under-rated, and it's amazing. Hang out with some Australians. Watch "Kommisar Rex" and "Wetten Das", try not to watch too much "Peep" with your fellow students in the TV room. Go out and drink wine. Learn a few words in Bulgarian (or the random language of your choice). Tell the manly Austrian "heimleiter" you find him attractive EARLIER than a month before you have to leave. Dance a lot. Eat at "Der Mann, der verwoehnt"- but not too much:) Don't take it out on the university workers when you can't find a vending machine near the Hauptuni library. Just keep your mouth shut and get a snickers across the street at the convenient store. Watch soccer. Bring nostalgic things from home and talk about it when you get home sick, but remember you'll will be home sick for this place before you know it.

Vienna is a great place, I would go back there any time! Just try to make the best out of it, meet many people, travel to the great cities close to Vienna, enjoy the arts and environment of Vienna...! You'll love it! :) ps. Taking a language course before/at the beginning of the term may help you make some friends there!

Realize before you go that nothing having to do with Uni is centrally located. Be prepared to trek all over town during the first few days getting everything organized!

try to make friends at lessons - it can be very helpful with studies, exams, etc.

Take time to travel around because Vienna is greatly located : Prag, Budapest, Venice, Milan, Munich, Krakow, etc. And, of course, visit EVERYTHING in Vienne. It's a beautiful city!!