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4.24 / 5 based on 243 reviews
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the begining, I was a little bit shocked. I was able just to say Hallo, and Wie get's dir? Day by day I improve my knowledge in german, going to cinema, meeting new local people,follwing german lessons.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The courses are extremely good organised. Language lessons are normally paid...not very expensive....the rest is free and you can find really all the subjects.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
arriving in Berlin without any knowledge of german language could be a problem if you want to follow the courses in the university. anyway, once you began the academic life you have to be follow all the lessons: the frequency is compusory 75%.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing is less expensive: Berlin is a town where at the moment renting is not really a bussines. I spent in food quite the same as at home, but the quality was a little bit lower.
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Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Anything.Doing an experience as Erasmus is just a wonderfull experience through which you can discover yourself. Before going you had to know only that a new experience can only contribute to your growth.
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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
Take it seriously.Studying at Humboldt is not a joke, even for an Erasmus student.
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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
Giving suggestions is not always so easy. Each experience is unique. Anyway, just one advice: be curious!!!!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an appartement is the best solution in a city like Berlin. The costs are pretty good and normally you can find really nice accomodations. Living in a appartament, shared by other persons, is also a good opportunity to meet new people, from different cultures.
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Personal comments
The housing at the Humboldt was really good organised. The Erasmus office answered to all my requests and necessities with efficiency and in a kind way.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Berlin is great city...do not miss the theater in Unter den linden, a tour in Alexander Platz, a dinner in an indian restaurant in Prenzlauerberg, etc.
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