Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Ulm University

City:Ulm

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Experimental Biology

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?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?Before leaving it was quite difficult to get to know the study system and the Learning Agreement. However, on arrival we had a meeting where we were advised on what to write down exactly to our liking and I submitted Changes of LA.
In addition to the traditional lectures and language courses that are taught classically throughout the semester, the university has block classes that run every day for 1-2 weeks. It is a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical work. It is very intensive but very rewarding and the practical part is directly linked to the ongoing research of the research group.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The university organises many events that can be a great opportunity for integration, but most of them tend to be in German. At the same time, the university also has a society that caters for Erasmus and other international students. This society made me feel included and that I knew who to turn to for help almost immediately after arriving.

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

🗺 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?You can use the DING (HandyTicket Deutschland) app to search for public transport connections and buy tickets here. However, if one travels outside the city it is better to pay for a monthly DB ticket (urban and extra-urban trains except express trains), I searched for train connections via the DB Navigator app.

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?Centre (Fischerviertel, Ulmer Münster)
Kloster Wiblingen
Einstein Boulderhalle Ulm
Ludwigsfelder Badesee

What are the must-visit trip destinations?To cities like Tübingen, Konstanz or Stuttgart.

Share your best experience:It's hard to pick one best. In general it was very nice travelling with other international students, for example we went on a pre-Christmas trip to Berlin and visited other cities on the way back.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?If you are travelling by train, check that there are no transport strikes on the day of departure.

Can you pay by card?neutral

🥳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 don't want to sound cliché, but it's an experience that changed me and I'm grateful for the experience. For both the good times and the hard times.