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 Arts / Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies - German

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?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching was more interactive and discussion-based compared to teaching at MUNI.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, we had an orientation week where they explained everything in detail, all the time I had the opportunity to visit the international office where they were always very helpful.

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

💸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?I was surprised that they wanted a deposit for the dorms and some service fee quite early, about 4 months before arrival.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?RVV app or google maps, ticket either in vending machines or in the app, but as a student in Regensburg you have free public transport.

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?Historic centre and bridge, definitely a trip to Wallhala.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Travel to other cities in Bavaria - Munich, Augsburg, Nuremberg...

Share your best experience:There's more, but probably some trips with the other Erasmus students and ESN.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus
Car

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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?Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and travel, explore and meet new people!