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3.95 / 5 based on 57 reviews
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Lindsey H
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
If you try, you can really learn a lot more german, as long as you don't always hang around other english speakers.
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Vivian T
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
this is a good place for study but not if you want to stay in bigger city
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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
try to learn german before you come here so you don´t feel strange when you get here.
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Ivy C
Academic
Course recommendations
The thing I loved about TUBS is the choise of courses they have. I would suggest to get a clear picture of all your choices before choosing, and to take advantage of it all!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Study throughout the term - it makes things easier at the end. It's hard to do because most courses only have a 'end of term' final, but it would definitely cut down on the amount of work at the end. It could make a big difference at times.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That there are very little German language classes here and most people are engineers. Also that they're not very communicable.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't go unless you're an engineer.
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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
Take advantage of the student ID to use local transportation for free and local deutsche bahn trains.
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Lindsey H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved the Wild Geese (the irish pub where I worked), and the Jolly Joker, Velvet, Dax, Brain, and Temple X.
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Ivy C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In general, my experience is that costs were a bit less than Toronto. I spend about the same as I would
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Nightlife, Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Since there are so many Erasmus or exchange students in this city, it should be easy to get second hand items for a bundle. Usually the students leaving will sell their beddings, cutlery, lamps etc for a good price. This should be easy to find in most student residences.
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