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Laura W
Academic
Course recommendations
The German university system is very different from the US system, especially in the professor-student relationship, and the work load (it was much lighter during my year in Germany). Within the German as a Foreign Language Department there were few classes that were more appropriate for short-term students, whose German was not at the fluency level. Also there was only a small number of computers with internet access available to students who did not have internet in their apartments.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Perhaps more intergration or at least interaction between foreign students and German students and a more focused program for short-time students (those students only there for a semester or a year).
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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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Paul S
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At first it was a struggle especially to converse deeply with others and understand others, while they talked with such rapidity. Also getting used to studying and being instructed in German was difficult at first but well worth the benefits to what I was able to learn. In the end my German became much better, especially since I had a native german speaking girlfriend.
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Laura W
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy having a kitchen to cook in and the responsibility of renting an apartment. I enjoyed having a housemate but I am also willing to live alone.
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Personal comments
I was lucky to have a great housemate and the apartment was just right for a year abroad. The location was not in the center of Heidelberg, but the commute was not difficult and the location lowered the price.
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anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Halle_02 is quite possibly the best venue I've ever been to! Storchennest is also a great little bar/lounge type of place, and both halle_02 and Storchennest's drink prices can't be beat!
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Claire_Vassen
Housing
Type of housing: Shared housing with other students
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: same
Why?
I wanted to live with German students, whereas most Erasmus students stay in an international environment, which is very interesting, but doesn't really allow to meet local persons.
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julie m
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, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
night life spots: oreilly´s, los amigos
events: heidelberger herbst at the end of september, mediterranean film festival, christamas market, castle and hugepark in schwetzingen
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