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4.27 / 5 based on 66 reviews
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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was close to the center, so that weekends/evenings it was easy to go do things.
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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Beer is cheaper; I traveled a lot which I don't do at home.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Germany has special telephone numbers which you can dial to and from there you can get cheap rates to the US or other countries.
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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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Clarity W
University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The teachers there were required to format the courses along American standards (multiple exams, required homework, mandatory attendance). That was frustrating at times for both the teachers as well as the students.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
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