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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Quality of life in Hannover and Germany is high. The costs of food and commodities are low. I spent more on travel only because I did more of it. I believe that prices for travel in Germany are lower than in the United States, particularly when considering alternative methods of tranist, such as Mitfahrgelengheit. Housing was less costly.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would advise Americans to open an account with an internationally recognized bank or bring credit cards that do not charge fees for international usage, such as Capital One or some American Express varaitions. Deutsche Bank cooperates with Bank of America. Some banks offer free service to university students.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Take advantage of the personal, professional and academic opportunities available in Hannover. It's an excellent place to live, and the people are very friendly. The city is green and safe, and there are many places to ride a bicycle or go swimming, such as the many canals and rivers, as well as in the historic and beautiful Matschsee. There are saunas, great restaurants, festivals, sailing amd kayaking opportunities, concerts, and trains to nearby cities, like Hamburg, Berlin, and Bremen. The North Sea and Denmark are also not far off. Hannover offers awesome chances to make friends and network; it is a trade fair city, with expansive trade fair grounds and massive convention areas. Myriad side streets offer quaint and cozy cafes and bars with welcoming facades and comfy interiors. Hannover is a city for romance; there are vivacious and clever women as well as fit, handsome men, who radiate life and love. I absolutely loved my experience in Hannover, and so will you!
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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
This is an excellent university, and I recommend it to anyone.
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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 made many friends in Hannover, all while making my resume more attractive to future employers. It's an asset to have international experience!
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Academic
Course recommendations
There is a different philosophy in Germany regarding academics than in America. Lectures are sometimes very large, and students are required to be more independent than in the United States.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
As an American undergrad, I am used to a centralized campus with student life facilitated and promoted by university offices. The visible signs of university life are absent in Germany; there are no university gift shops with t shirts of the school, for instance. There are also few official university sports teams. Historically, German universities are decentralized and students do not celebrate their mutual university affiliation as in the United States. If I could make any one suggestion, it would be to promote a sense of community on campus.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My overall experience was great. I learned so much and gained the confidence to approach any situation. I learned most from associating with friends and colleagues at the university. I passed the German DSH certification examination during my stay with an abover average result. Hannover is an ideal place to learn German because beautiful Hochdeutsch is spoken there.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Living with a host family encourages cultural immersion, which is the most efficient means of learning a foreign language.
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Personal comments
Housing was wonderful. I couldn't have been more pleased with my accommodations. Although I lived in Hannover's Ihme Zentrum dormitory, which on the surface is not the most attractive building in the city, I enjoyed it. I felt safe and met many interesting, thoughtful people there. I had a lovely view of the river and interior courtyard, which was home to a charming family of ducks. My interactions with the dormitory organizers was always pleasant, and prices for accommodations were reasonable. I would live there again.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I like more low-key places, so I spent little time in the dance clubs behind the main train station and Che Heinz, although these locations are great for dancing, music, and socializing. My favorite places are Cafe Safron, "und der Boese Wulf" bar, and Debakel. There's a great little Chinese restaurant called Bok Asian Imbiss near the Jugend Kirche and, right around the corner on Hornemannweg, is an inexpensive Italian restaurant called Natale. Hannover is incredible and there is always something going on!
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