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cillian1980
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would have liked a bigger apartment, and I found, once I arrived that larger accomodation would have been within my budget.
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Personal comments
I found the accomodation basic but adequate for the needs of any student. It was a minute walk to the university and connected to the city centre by both trams and buses. The atmosphere in the apartment block was very friendly; there were regular parties, which offered ample opportunities to meet other students and speak German. Overall the accomodation that I received was ideal for my needs.
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cillian1980
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Germany, along with the rest of mainland Europe is simply cheaper than Ireland. For example, I went out more in Augsburg than I would at home and still spent less.
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If at all possible, try to get a job teaching; the wages are very high and the tax low. Find out where the xheaper supermarkets are - there is actually a large difference in what they will charge. Rail travel is very expensive, so if you are going to do a lot of travel it is worth investing in a BahnKarte.
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cillian1980
Academic
Course recommendations
As an international student it is helpful to take the language courses offered. It is also desirable to stick to seminars rather than lectures, as there is more interaction in the seminars - although there is also a bit more work involved
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My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The library is not very student friendly. Books must be ordered before they can be withdrawn - I feel that this rule should be relaxed as the university has the details of every person who borrows a book.
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cillian1980
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There were many great bars in Augsburg, the trendiest being situatuated along the "Max Strasse." Other hot-spots included the Mahagoni Bar and Motown. Augsburg is full of cafes; some of the nicest are in front of the picturesque townhall. Augsburg is about an hour away from Munich, so Oktober Fest should not be missed - Augsburg has its own beer festivals as well , all of which are widely advertised.
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Szandra B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
I don't travel very much in Canada; however in Germany, I travelled every weekend. This ended costing me more than I thought it would. It was all worth it!
Fruits and vegetables were most expensive than at home, but, then again, they tasted better and were always fresh! :)
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
None at all. Expect to spend about 1000DM per month....now, I don't know how the prices have changed since the Euro.
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Szandra B
Academic
Course recommendations
The business professors are very nice and friendly. Most of them are ready to explain things in English or French if needed. Some departments have guest professors from different parts of the world.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Everyone should make the most of their time in Augsburg. It is a wonderful place for personal and academic learning.
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