Reviews of WHU Koblenz | Germany

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jose s

Fundação Getulio Vargas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It was a very interesting and instructive experience

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Daniel M

IAE Aix Marseille Graduate School of Management, Aix-en-Provence, France
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

german language.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

more non german internship opportunities.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

it's a fantastic experience.

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jose s

Fundação Getulio Vargas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

none

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

I spent more because at home I live with my family.

Overall, Food, Telephone, Travel, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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Daniel C

University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Vallendar was a small city therefore the WHU studs usually went to Koblenz which is much bigger. In Koblenz there are lots of Cafes and Restaurants worth visiting.

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Maria H

Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Swiming All the tourist sites, Koblenz and its souroundings have a lot to offer! Do not miss Berlin! One definetly should visit some of the local wine yards

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Daniel C

University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> A private grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Housing is much more expensive in Germany than in the Czech Republic and I travelled quite a lot. This is the reason for my having spent more then at home.

Overall, Travel, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Telephone, Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items