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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The reason that I would like to live alone is that I am a person who enjoys some bit of peace to arrange myself and then set my goals.Spending time with myself helps me immensely.It is afer this that I can go on the battle front.
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Personal comments
I this that the accomodations at the Univeristy in Duisburg are quite nice.They are pretty independent and can be a lot of fun.My major prroblem is that I know a lot of people in those dormatries and I believe maintaing a physical distance helps in getting close to people in the mental sense of it.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My favourite night spots are spread in many of the cities in the Rhein-Ruhr area.It has some fantastic cities like Cologne,Düsseldorf,Essen,Bochum...very happening places.Once in a while I do enjoy going to a disco.I am a major Salsa lover and hence do go to a lot of Hispanic clubs around.My perfect summer would be enjoying a good meal and spipping away cocktails at the awesome bars in Düsseldorf.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The course at Duisburg is an excellent mix of Computer science knowledge that one needs and Telecommunication technology.My area of specialization is Communication engineering and hence the course pretty much ideal for me as it gives me a deep insight into the present day and the future of the entire world.The Uni also works in close association with the Fraunhofer institute here in Duisburg:it is here that I work and have gained a lot of experience.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As I come from India,the language of instruction i School and at the Univarsity was English.I guess I benefitted immensly from that.I think that German is an easy language that is very systematic in its approch.Any one who comes from an Indo-German backgroung shouldn't have problems learing it provided one has the patience and the zeal to do it.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing really.I would suggest that one should look upon it as a challenge.Like is quite cool here.OKay,one might complain about the weather here in Germany.But that can always be complemented by travelling a little bit to the South of Europe.
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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
University of Duisburg is located in the real industrial hub of Europe.It enjoys a good reputation in the industrail houses as well.The international envirnment can not only be seen in the University but aslo in this entire part of Germany.The staff at the Uni is also very competitive.
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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 guess the final tip that I put down is that the wide range of international courses that are being run here at the University is a very positive move for the future to have global enviornment.It helps people in learing international cooperation and respecting regional aspirations.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
At home I was staying with my parents and hence I need to shell out all the cash here.But on the other hand it a great feeling of being independent and supporting your self.One must encash on this opportunity here in Germany that Students can support themselves completely on their own.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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