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4.34 / 5 based on 53 reviews
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Catherine M
University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more on travel in Germany as there was more opportunity to travel as well as more new, interesting things to see. I found that overall they cost of living in Germany was much less than in the States.
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Overall, Housing, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I only had a few suprises like the semester ticket (a card you get for the semester that gets you on to the busses and trains in all of Hessen for free). A tip for Grocery Shopping: Go to Lidl Pennymarkt, or Aldi, they are very cheap grocery stores, and have the same quality as the name brands.
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anders b
Housing
Type of housing: students' residence off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: in a shared flat with german students
Why?
i think the best way to get to know a country, its language and culture is to spend as much time with its native population as possible. living in a students' residence, you tend to spend most of your time with
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Personal comments
the students' residence where i spend my two semesters, STUDENTENDORF EICHENDORFFRING, was inexpensive and had a nice international atmosphere to it. there were some great facilities, such as a student restaurant, laundry, a huge lawn, and an occational party.
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Catherine M
University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I was in Sports Education, and I found the Sports Department to be quite realxed. Be sure to show up to the first day of class, even a bit early to be sure you get in. Also be sure to tell the professor you are an international student if they ask you to leave the class, as they usually will make exceptions to international students.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Make sure to keep up with the course work, and do not fall behind in the subject matter. It is really hard to study everything at the end of the semester be able to take a good test.
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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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Furuholm
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The apartment located next to the city centre, but on the other side of the town than the campus area. So I would choos to live on campus in order to be with likeminded people i.e. other students.
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Personal comments
As mentioned above I did not live on campus. However based on my visits to the campus area and my friends experiences I would say the accomodation was simple but comfortamble enough.
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Furuholm
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
German langueage and culture was my major for three years before I switched to International Relations. So one could say my language skills were pretty good already at the beginning of my stay. The four months in Germany gave me certain confidence in speech situations and fluency in taking. As for the grammar or vocabulary, the improvement was not that remarkable.
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Catherine M
University of the Pacific, Stockton, Ca, United States
Education, Primary, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Ask the local students about the best Discos. I found Uhlenspiegel to be one of the best. Also you can get Hooka for 5 Euro on Wed. and Sun. at "News Cafe" in the Fussgaengerzone. One great cafe with reasonable prices is "Cult", a few blocks away from Galeria. Also look into the sports programs set up by the University (aHS). They have great programs and you will meet lots of really nice students.
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