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4.41 / 5 based on 50 reviews

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Elise H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside 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?
It is a great opportunity to meet with students from all over Europe.
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Elise H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
One of my best experiences!
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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
Try and get hold of the "German book" where you will find all sorts of advice.
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Elise H
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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Elise H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The College of Europe is a bilngual university where all students get to improve their skills in French and English.
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Elise H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items