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caroline d
Overall
I wish I had known...
that it was possible for me to arrange my own accomodation as I didnt like the one provided by the university
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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
its lovely I have very happy memories of being there and I would go back in a flash. The translation and interpretation courses are some of the best in europe
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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
when you matriculate go to the train station and get a student travel card as this costed 76 euros two years ago and entitled you to free travel (bus and tram and train)upto worms near mainz or in the direction of karlsruhe its well worth it lasts for one semester. Register straight away at the aok
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caroline d
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
you have more space (generally) more independence and you can arrange it yourself
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Personal comments
Generally it wasnt bad although it varied I chose to move half way through the year into an appartment I found myself as the one I was living in originally was too small and I found it hard to do homework in my room
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Aoife C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I live at home in Ireland with my parents. Therefore don't pay rent or telephone bill! Did good amount of travelling in Germany, therefore spent more there.
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Telephone, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Deutsche Telecom is v expensive - I was recommended to use other phone networks - much cheaper international calls.
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Aoife C
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Convenient for lectures, access to libraries, meeting other students, access to sports facilities.
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Personal comments
The accomodation was basic but comfortable, the location was perfect and the atmosphere in all student houses was relaxed and friendly. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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rcalves
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
the same because apartments'rooms are bigger and better than on campus rooms. and there are also others students living in the same apartment
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Personal comments
pretty good! all kind of housing (apartment, on campus, etc)is much better than in my home university
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CHIARA F
SSIT, FLORENCE, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The language A little bit better
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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
To attend a course there, in Germersheim, or even study there for 5 years if you want to become a good interpreter.
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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 would have studied there at least one year, because everything was very well organized.
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