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4.05 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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emma1000
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
as i study german in newcastle, i had quite a bit of knowledge of it before i arrived. whilst in oldenburg i picked up local phrases and didn't have many problem communicating with people there.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
no, not really!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
make an effort to meet people,both german and international students. it will make your stay here much more fun!
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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
i had a good time in oldenburg and think that within the 4 months that i spent there i really improved my language skills, which was my aim.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
stay at the same place because it is easier to meet other students and make friends it this type of accomodation
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Personal comments
bedrooms are very basic but have everything that is needed. the common room, kitchen and bathroom which were all shared were really good, clean and spacious.
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