Universität Hannover

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.

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!

This is an excellent university, and I recommend it to anyone.

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.

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.

Living with a host family encourages cultural immersion, which is the most efficient means of learning a foreign language.