Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Dresden University of Technology

City:Dresden

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Medicine / General Medicine

Study level abroad:Master

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

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I found the teaching less practical than here.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is an ESN branch that regularly organises events for students. We were also assigned a tutor who guided us through our studies.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 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?Definitely the lunches in the canteen - one meal every day for 2,35€, I survived the whole semester that way.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The ticket is included in the semester fee, it's a Deutschlandticket, so it can be used on all regional trains throughout Germany in addition to public transport. Public transport connections can be found on Google maps or the DVB app. For trains, it's DB.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?For me, sitting by the Elbe, flunkyball in Alaunpark, bike rides, pubs in Neustadt, it's a lot.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Saxon Switzerland, Rügen.

Share your best experience:All the experiences with the friends I met there were important to me.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

How did you get to the place?Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?I can't think of one.

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?I don't know, everything can be brought to Dresden later.

🥳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?Erasmus is a great experience, but I think it's important to tailor it to your interests.