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Jesús P
Academic
Course recommendations
The Economics Faculty has got a very high level, sometimes it´s hard to follow the courses, and lessons are sometimes 6 hours per week, so it´s better not to take too many courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
At my home university I have a very similar academic life, so it wasn´t surprising for me that students work hard and consider the university very seriously
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All the courses (Industrial Economy, Macroeconomics, Public Finance..) were in English, I think it´s neccesary to speak English if you study Economics. Learning German was easy because every day I met many austrian students, in fact most of them were really interested in knowing more about my home culture and habits.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that Law Faculty was beside Economics Faculty, I would have studied more law courses (because I´m studying Law and Economics). Apart from that I was well-informed thanks to the university web and previous contacts with local students.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
For housing, I would suggest to apply in ÖAD, the student housing service, they will deal with the residence which best fits for you. And talk to the Erasmus Association, they organise travels, parties and other events.
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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
If you live in Vienna you will be close to surprising cities in East Europe, like Prague (magic place not to be missed), Bratislava, Budapest (one of the most beautiful cities I´ve ever been). Vienna´s town council organises lots of cultural events, concerts, street markets...
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because I live with my parents in Madrid. Housing is more or less so expensive as in Madrid, nightlife is more expensive, and I travelled a lot.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Erasmus grant is too little, you can´t live only with it. My residence was a surprise for me, because it was quite good and costs only 250 € per month. Maybe the best cost-saving tip is not going clubbing too often.
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Housing
Type of housing: Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: residence
Why?
It´s the best way to meet austrian students and other foreign students. I think living together with foreign people is a great experience.
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Personal comments
Universität Wien has got a housing service for students which works really well. They have rooms in a lot of residences near the university, most of them are quite modern and comfortable.
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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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are many clubs along the Ring (Vienna´s center is surrounded by a big ring), like Chelsea (with great life concerts) or B72. But the place to go is Flex, near the Danube canal, with funny partys and other events. Vienna is the city of cafes as well. In Hawelka Cafe (Dorotheergasse) you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere of an austrian cafe. I also enjoyed Hummel cafe (Josefstädterstrasse) and Kandinsky cafe (Lerchenfelder Straße, near Pfeilheim, my residence).
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