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University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd

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prosperg
University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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
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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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StephaniePage7
University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
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Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
I was somewhat disappointed that there was not a larger effort to encourage German languages studies. I learned very little German.
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zlia
Secondary School for Management, Sofia, Bulgaria
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Full-time student
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Wonderful!
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