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4.24 / 5 based on 243 reviews

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lisicat
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Berlin is quite cheap compared to England
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Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Stefano C
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This experience was absolutely necessary to learn German.
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lisicat
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Ferengi Bar in Kreuzberg is definitely worth a trip!
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akruse
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
On campus housing saves money
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lisicat
Academic
Course recommendations
Visit as many courses as possible in the beginning of the year, so you have a chance to get a place in some of them
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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