Universität Dortmund

It is not a stressfull year. Use it to your advantage; travel, meet new people. If you do you will make the most of the year and have a ball.

The one downfall is that other students are very eager to gain english practice by talking to you in English, and this can be a negative experience if it means that you dont gain the German language practice, this can be made into a positive experience if it is a two way learning experience. If looking for an extra source of income, there is always opportunity to give paid English lessons either privately or at institutions in the city. You must make sure that your health insurance is organised before leaving your native country otherwise this can cause problems on arrival as you need it to be able to register at the university.

Get a copy of the city plan for local and regional transportation to keep.

When someone is going abroad, should not miss the opportunity to travel as much as possible. Traveling helps in learning the local habits, new places and cultures. Foreigners should not be afraid of asking for help!