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4.18 / 5 based on 278 reviews

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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
I already spoke German and English before I arrived, so had no problems with anything
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I went out more and travelled more
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was robbed of my purse; make sure you are insured!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I would have liked to stay longer
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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
It is a beautiful city, and the university has a wide array of choices where subjects are concerned
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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
Make sure you insurance covers your stay in Austria. Also keep in mind that you will be spending a lot more money there. Living with an Austrian student(s) seems to have been more fun as the student housing is often crouded and noisy. I found my room via the internet!
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Academic
Course recommendations
It is fun to take courses in the language of the country that you are in, as this is also a good chance to meet local students
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Teachers are not very personal and too formal
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Housing
Type of housing: with an Austrian roommate
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to live independently
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Personal comments
I chose the housing myself
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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
Personal comments
"Das Mobel" - have special "hangover" breakfast buffets on Saturdays and Sundays, and you can sit and eat all day for one price! Also "Shebeen", very international, and very good Cocktails. Another one is "Weinbar", which is a very local place where they only serve wine and everyone throughs their peanutshells on the ground.
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