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3.81 / 5 based on 86 reviews

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Shahin G
Overall
I wish I had known...
don't start talking in english with friends... or you will talk always in english.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
nice atmosphear and helpfull personell
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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
integrate in the 1st month trhough the local students organization (there are lots of activities in the 1st 3 weeks).
Accomodation in Karlshoff (studentenhaus) should be quiet ok, as i said they were renovatin when i left so it should be nice by now...
DO not snobb language course altho u think u can speak english with everyone!!
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Shivom C
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The home university charged a 6 monthly fee and took care of food, 4 times a day.
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Food, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Ashley A
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
More German in order to be placed in a more advanced class.
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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
To advertise more and make the program bigger so that more students have the opportunity to study here because it's an amazing program.
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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
Be aware of your surroundings and know that you are a visitor. Try your best to fit in, and if you are successful in this then that is the biggest accomplishment.
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miriam l
Overall
I wish I had known...
The information that i received from my home university and host university was enough.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It would help you if you know the language. An umbrella would be very useful :)
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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 think that it is a very nice experience, a good opportunity to know a different culture and to meet new people.
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Shahin G
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
most of ppl speak english, strong motivation to learn german altho required
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Ronaldo N
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
There are many parties, and I can speak with people from all over the world
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