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4.38 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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Christopher A
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had been better prepared administrativly talking. Always need different papers that are at home in France. Have to contact parents...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be prepared to work hard!
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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
nothing in particular
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Thibaut H
Academic
Course recommendations
In Germany, teachers are giving bases to the student, then he has to work on his own to improve the subject. Do not missed this part of the job
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Maybe a bit more tutorials at the beginning of the semester for the new courses
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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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Thibaut H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
more than at home: fuel for car (it's the only thing I think!!)
less: everything left, Germany is cheaper than France
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing in share flates is the best way to save momney in Germany. Such flates are very easy to find
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Thibaut H
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The best way to learn and speak a language is to leave in the country. I improved a lot and now i'm at ease in any situation and i don't feel scared to speak with somebody else, even in the street or at work
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florence f
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The social life is very exciting and it is easier to meet people from the country.
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Personal comments
I was pretty happy about my housing, as I was living with 4 germans and it has helped me so much to improve my german skills.
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pepijn_tijhuis
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
if you are abroad you still have this little holiday feeling, you go out more and spend more.
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you use a cell phone, get a local one. Go to student residence parties, where the drinks are cheaper.
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