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Michelle R
Chapman University, Orange, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Because Salzburg is a major tourist destination, many locals speak English and even when one tries to speak German, people will respond back in English. At least, this was the case for me because English is my mother tongue and they knew it.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
the best way to other students and make friendship
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Ornella C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
in the city center, at the amazing river Salzach
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Maria H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Republik, and for experience sake, the Tomaselli Cafe. Make sure to make it to all Romanistik parties, although Geswi should be avoided.
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Ornella C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because at that time the German/ ASustrian currency was much more powerful than the italian one
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Housing, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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RickDC
Albright College, Reading, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived off campus with other American students. Living arrangments were fine, but I didn't go to Austria to hang out with a bunch of Americans, which is pretty much what I did. Living on campus would provide more opportunity to meet local students and learn the language.
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