Mobility specification

Country:Austria

Institution:Private University College of Education of the Diocese of Linz

City:Linz

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Primary Education

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?For the Erasmus students there was a carefully selected range of subjects so that we could manage everything without problems and at the same time take something meaningful away from it. The main compulsory subjects for us were Austrian Studies, which included great workshops and excursions and resulted in projects that really push you! During the semester, we were given a great grounding in teaching practice. This took place at a school that was chosen by the coordinator for each Erasmus student. What surprised me the most was the individual approach and literally loving care for the Erasmus students :-)

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is a great Buddy Team at the university. Every Erasmus student had his/her own buddy and we all did a lot of things together (international dinner, trips, parties, sports...). With the coordinator we had orientation week, excursions, workshops, coffees, cupcakes, i.e. things formal and informal. It's also a lot about what one expects from it and how much one wants to put into it. The more you give, the more you get back...they are ready for it ;-)

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
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:13400 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The price of beer.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shops - Hofer, Lidl
Fares - Monatsticket for public transport with discount for students, Vorteilscard for fares in Austria
Admission - Kulturpass for admission to museums, galleries, concerts (valid mainly in Linz and sometimes elsewhere)
Other - there is a flea market on the square in Linz (I think every Saturday)

Tip: The local Erasmus coordinator will give you a leaflet where you can find out where to shop cheaply, where to go to the doctor if you need it, 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?ÖBB Scotty mobile app, ÖBB Tickets
Monatsticket for public transport can be bought at a machine in Linz - buddy will help you during Orientation Week.

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?Mariendom (cathedral), Linzer Schloss (castle with museum), Pöstlinberg (hill with church - a pilgrimage site with a beautiful view of the city), Botanischergarten, Ars Electronica Center (museum), Danube.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Cities - Salzburg, Innsbruck, Gmunden, Hallstatt, Traunkirche
Lakes - Hallstettersee, Attersee, Traunsee
Mountains - Großer/Kleiner Sonnstein, Dachstein, anything near Innsbruck
Events - Urfahranermarkt in Linz (similar to Oktoberfest, but in autumn and spring), Krampuslauf e.g. in Salzburg, Glöckerlauf in Ebensee am Traunsee (or elsewhere), Christmas markets (in Linz I recommend Klosterhof)

Share your best experience:When the nice nickname "Erasmus Family" became a true description of reality :-)

💅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
Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Nope. It was closer from home to Linz than if I had gone to Prague :-D

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?It depends on the accommodation. Some dorms do not provide crockery.

🥳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 cannot be described in words, it has to be experienced first hand. I feel very grateful to have been a part of it!