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4.39 / 5 based on 25 reviews
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Joshua D
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nope. Just jump right in!
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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
Spend time with other students from the University. They are usually very helpful and can give you great traveling tips and let you know where the best parties are.
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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
Learn the language. Travel. Don't be afraid to make a mistake in your new language and meet as many new people as possible!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Definitely take a language course
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Make sure you stay away from other students abroad who speak your language. The best part is total immersion and close friend who speak your language can really ruin it for you.
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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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned very rapidly due to the total immersion.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
My scholarship paid for everything, but overall the prices were about the same.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Hostels are surprisingly cheap!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
More access to native speakers my age.
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Personal comments
The housing was community style with two bedrooms sharing a bathroom and kitchen, and several of these 'suites' sharing a large living room area.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The town festivals were amazing and I loved traveling. I would highly suggest getting a eurorail pass and exploring all of Bavaria
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