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Michaela H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I improved my language throughout the semester!
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Michaela H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I definitely spent more money on food, because I went out for lunch and dinner very often. I also spent more money for the telephone as rates are quite expensive!
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
As a student you have to pay a quite high overdraft fee when you come into the red! Be careful!
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Michaela H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have known about the extreme low temerature in Minneapolis in Janury!
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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
Try to work hard and do your readings...
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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
The semester abroad was one of the best experiences in my life!
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Michaela H
Academic
Course recommendations
Ask your home University which courses are chargeable!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
try to do your readings on time
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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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Michaela H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because you are surrounded by many other students
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Personal comments
The Riverbend Commons dormitory is well equipped and very clean. The Carlson School of Management and the Recreation Center are within a walking distance of 10 minutes.
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Michaela H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My favorite night spots: in Dinkytown "Blarney's" and Downtown: "Spin" and "Bella Notte"; my favorite restaurant: "Loring Pasta Bar" in Dinkytown
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