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“Master of Arts in Human Rights”
Sidonie M
Germany, Graduate
Humanities, 2020
OverallThe MA in Human rights is an 18 months program. During the first semester which is the Winter semester, students take three compulsory courses which are 10 credits each; Human Rights Law, Human rights Philosophy and Politics of Human rights
Students have the option to pick four compulsory elective courses during the summer semester but also have a non-discrimination seminar which is mandatory. Students do individual and group presentations in each of these courses and seminars.
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Pros
Provides extensive information to students and enough research materials, lecturers are friendly and not racists.
Cons
The entire cost of the program is 4900 euros and is a little expensive
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because by living in an appartment you get to know germans much quicker.
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Personal comments
The accomodation was very good. Most of it was in the centre of the town eg. the Alex, Hoffmann str., Henke str. But some student wohnheims were out of the centre like hartmannstr.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Before leaving to Germany, I did not have many problems with the German language, therefore I was at ease during my academic year. Also, since I worked during 3 consecutive summers in German-speaking countries, I was able to raise my level of German.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
every day things are very cheap eg food. also nightlife and accomodation is cheap. Obviously I spent alot of money on flights going back and forth to ireland
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy a bahn Card for the trains. Trust me on this one. You will save money in the long run
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Philippa B
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although it was great to have so many other erasmus students, it was difficult because certain people wished to speak english all the time. Also i started to speak german with a spanish accent after a while. but it is hard to get to know locals.
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hclarence
Housing
Type of housing: Hostel
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
An apartment closer to the city would have been better then living in a hostel on the out-skirts of town.
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Personal comments
The Hostel was very clean. I had a chance to meet people from all over the world.
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