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4.24 / 5 based on 243 reviews

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Amelie K
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
an International tandem with a local student is pretty good!That is why I can speak so fluent German now!
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avitie
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
When I look for my appartment myself I get to choose a nicer location.
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mabelsimon
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because I have studied in Madrid, and this city is one of the most expensive in Spain, even more than Berlin, that is cheaper than someone can think at first sight.
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Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing, Overall, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
yes, an university "welcome money" for erasmus students.
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Amelie K
Overall
I wish I had known...
Why is all so bureaucratic?
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
studying and learnig a lot.
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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
That was great
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avitie
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Berlin nightlife is grat, areas Pranzlauer Berg, Mitte, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg are very lively.
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Joanna U
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
study hard for exams
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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
discover more than Berlin (though Berlin is already a lot)
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