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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The language used in university was English, which I had no diffuículties with.
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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The rent was quite expensive.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I think that the university provided us with all information neccesary for a brilliant stay without unpleasant surprises!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
I highly recommend it. It gives the student a solid theoretical as well as practical understanding of the communication field.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
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
Go there if you want to combine a serious study-experience with meeting a lot of people from all over the world.
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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it allows you to have much more freedom. Furthermore it gives more time to study. Also it is the best way to make sure, that you integrate well with the population of the country
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Some student accomodations are good, others are so bad, that is it better to find something on your own. I had a room assigned, but it was so dirty, far away from the center and expensive, that I chose to find my own appartment.
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Stine J
Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Communication and Information Sciences, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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