Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:University of Cologne

City:Köln

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of English and American Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?How many "old" students are there. They're, like, 26 and in their second year of a B.Sc.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, it does. It's classic ESN, it's quite varied, it's not just partying.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Not really.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Be austere, don't buy so much crap. Don't go to the pubs, have customer cards.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Deutchebahn, KVB, Online, ticketmachines.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral, individual districts, restaurants.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?NP Eifel

Share your best experience:My trip to Hamburg. In contrast to Cologne a completely different (and for me nicer) city.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?No

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?A large variety of clothing. Even in the summer it's sometimes cold.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?I didn't find a lot of friends, but I found myself. I didn't go to parties, I got to know the city.