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Fachhochschule Brandenburg

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4.11 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I didn't learn much Finnish because it is a very difficult language and almost impossible to learn within a few months. But I improved my English very well.
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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
The teachers of the university were very motivated, I appreciated this very much.
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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
No, it was very good
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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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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
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Housing, Food, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
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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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
More information about the dormitory. Do you live in a two or four persons appartment. And more pictures of the university and the dormitory.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
1
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
The university is very well organized and helps you, if you have any questions.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
The stay in Finland was a good experience for myself. But I would only go for Erasmus from January to May, when it is getting brighter again.
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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: dormitory
Why?
I like the dormitory very much because you get easy contact to other students
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I liked the housing,there were many different nationalities and it was not far away from the city center
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Claudia A
Fachhochschule Brandenburg, Potsdam, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Onnela, Amarillo, Cafe Bisketti,Market Square, Nallikari Beach
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