Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:University of Regensburg

City:Regensburg

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of German Language and Literature

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

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?In Germany they tap on the table (instead of clapping) after the end of the lecture and seminar, it surprised me the first time but it's a nice way to show the teacher that you enjoyed the lecture.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The University of Graz has a whole orientation week full of tours of the city, lectures about the school and the systems, choosing courses and how the canteen works and so on, but also about how official things like paying the Rundfunk fee or buying public transport passes and where you can go to the doctor and stuff.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
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:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Rundfunk fee.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Netto is a cheaper store, but for example Rewe brand is good, quality and not so expensive. I would avoid Edeka, it's the most expensive.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Regensburg has its own app which they will tell you about, but it's great to buy a Deutschland ticket (they will also recommend it) then you have public transport everywhere in Germany within that paid and regional trains are included (not ICE and fast trains).

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?Steinere Brücke, Walhalla, river surroundings, Bavarian House and boat ride.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bamberg, Munich, Nuremberg.

Share your best experience:We went on a trip to Milan by bus (9 hour journey) and it was a great experience. And once every six months there is a pilgrimage (Dult) where it is worth going! The best experience was walking the beautiful streets and finding out the history of the 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?Car

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?A mug and a stuffed animal!

🥳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?A great experience that changed me and my life. The main thing is to overcome fear!