Reviews of Université de Genève (UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA) | Switzerland

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“Covid-conditioned studies”

Camille G

France, Graduate
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2021

Overall

It has been quite an incredible experience to have studied at UNIGE. I have encountered amazing professors and supervisors across my masters. Despite the covid situation, the university and especially the neurocenter (which coordinates my masters) took care of enabling students to keep studying remotely in the best conditions. I was also a great opportunity to network and to grow professionally and personally. It was a pleasure to have studied in one of the world's top universities.

Pros

Great teaching and in-lab experience

Cons

minor details at the organizational level can be made

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Trine R

Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Humanities, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

No, I already knew the city and the University.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Notwithstanding the fact that you receive many foreign exchange students each year, you ought to spend more time guiding them and making sure that they feel at ease.

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

4

Final comments

Geneva is particularly great during the summertime. In August, for instance, there is a great lake parade. Moreover, it is a great idea to find a job while staying in Geneva (I taught Danish at one of the many Language Institutes).

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Christina V

University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

its really friendly enviroment,easy to meet other students,near to all the facilities

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

it was pretty good,i had my one room,qiute big ,ensuite facilities,grate

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Ageiron

Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Madrid, Spain
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

When I went to Geneva I shared an apartment with other students and that helped me improve the language and meet new people.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Everything was well organized.

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Trine R

Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Humanities, Graduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: French

Was learning French a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my French

How much did you improve your French?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

The first time that I lived in Geneva, I spoke French fluently. However, having studied English for three years at my home university and in Limerick, I felt a need to go on an exchange to Geneva (although this is uncommon during one's minor subject) to brush up my oral French skills. I had to return to Denmark just before Christmas because I had examinations at my home university in January that I had studied for concomitant with my studies in Geneva.

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