Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences

City:Konstanz

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2020/2021

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

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?yes

Can you give an example?There was no problem with credits recognition.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?There are more classes focused on team work and applying knowledge to the real project compared to MU.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is ESN with bunch of free time activities :)

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:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Dorms are quit affordable and also food from supermarket is cheaper than in Czechia :)

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Some students got part time job to earn extra money as waiters etc.

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Personal bike is must have in Konstanz!

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?Bodensee, Reichenau, Flower island

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Switzerland

Share your best experience:I went hiking to Switzerland almost every weekend.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?It's very close to Zurich and many people take flight to there and then take bus or train.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Sport equipment - this area is paradise for any kind of sport.

🥳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?It was by far the best year of my life and I recommend this place especially to those who like to combine sport and social life. HTWG is really chill University so do not expect Oxford level of education rather better personal relations with professors and classmates.