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4.27 / 5 based on 66 reviews

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Susan R
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think I've learned a lot, not only in the classes, but also every day, with german friends too. The thing is, I know I could have learned more, but it's not so easy to make friends from the host country, all the exchange students tend to be together, and the problem is that, in that case, most of the time the most used language is English, or sometimes our native language.
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Edna O
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have known more german.
They do not ask for german language before taken the classes, but once you are in germany of course you need it.
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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 be in touch more with american universities
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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 enjoyed a lot. I had the opportunity to travel and to have fun.
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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
how hard it would be to get to know German students.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Uni was good. I don't have any real complaints academically
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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
Try to find ways from the beginning of your stay to get contact with some germans.
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Susan R
Housing
Type of housing: A flat in campus buildings
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to live in the center, because there's no much life in the campus, only during university classes
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Personal comments
It was really helpful, because we didn't have to look for a room ourselves. They day I arrived here, I already had a room in a flat. I only had to fill in a form in june, and then the housing department in the international office did all the rest.
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Susan R
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known the winter was going to be so cold!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a good university, not too big, with nice people. You'll have fun
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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
It's easy to travel from here around Europe, as it's more or less in the center. Bring your International Student Card.
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Laura F
Overall
I wish I had known...
Someone that adviced me about the accomodation (where is better to have the house)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to make german friends and not only international. You will learn more about the city and the students life.
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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
The best way to travel around Germany is through "Mitfahrgelegenheit": cheap and easy.
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