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Overall
I wish I had known...
the weather was so bad :-)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
konstanz is a very nich city.The only unconfortable aspect has to do with travelling by train(because of the presence of the lake)...it takes a little more time than from other locations.Anyway there are several low cost companies flying from Friedrichshafen to the rest of europe
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
i found it perfectly functioning(it was a little bit stressing for the teachers that year, so far they said, because of academic changes)
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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: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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 is impressing how my knowledge of german has evolved...this is a reason also for continuing being active in projects in germany
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
shopping is cheaper in germany
travelling using the deutschbahn is more expensive, even if there are often facilities avilable
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
internet in campus through the university wireless connection (has worked good and has costed only ten euros for the all time)
shopping in kaufland or aldi
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
more confortable and good for human relationships and cleanliness
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Personal comments
near to the university (ten minutes walking).I lived there in a campus bungalow with 12 more people.Each of us had his/her room while kitchen and toilets were shared
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
klimperkasten
smiths stube
bodensee sommernachtfest
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