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4.45 / 5 based on 18 reviews

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prosperg
Overall
I wish I had known...
First I would like to point out that who says you have to experience a change in life, or become more independent. There should be a N/A option.
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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 ACTUALLY FOR THE CAMPUS IN MANNHEIM. THIS CAMPUS IS CLOSED. MANNHEIM WILL ALSO CLOSE IN MAY 2004.
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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 wish that the campus was not closing.
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StephaniePage7
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have known what a wonderful experience it ended up being. It would have taken away some of the anxiety of moving from the U.S. to Germany.
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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
Highly recommended.
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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 am sorry to say that as of June 2002, UMUC in Scwäbisch Gmünd closed its doors as an international university. This a decision on the part of UMUC, who said "this environment does not fall into our strategic objectives of providing distance (online) education for the military". It was, in fact, the best experience of my life. I roomed 3 semesters with a girl from Zimbabwe, my closest friends were from India, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, Italy, and many more places. It saddened our entire "family" when we heard the news of the school closing after 10 years.
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zlia
Secondary School for Management, Sofia, Bulgaria
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Full-time student
Overall
I wish I had known...
The world can be so small!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Should stay the way it is!
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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
Check out on this university! Might be the right one for you, too!
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StephaniePage7
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
Many restaurants catered hours and food to students; the student body was the driving force in the town. The best place to eat was teh new sandwich deli opened just off campus, specifically for students and they loved it.
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StephaniePage7
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am finished with my degree: I would consider campus housing only if I were to return for graduate studies
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Personal comments
Very large rooms, spacious, and good facilities.
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prosperg
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Since it is an American university. The instruction was in English, but I thought that there would be a greater push towards learning the local language.
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