Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:University of Regensburg

City:Regensburg

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies - German

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?I got as many credits as MUNI offered for the courses which were recognised as "course for course", although I would have gotten more credits in Regensburg. For example, I got 9 credits for a language course, and 4 credits were recognised.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised by how heterogeneous the student body was, there were students from all over the world, which the teachers were able to use and incorporate into their teaching.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?As part of the ILC intensive language courses, we had a city tour, a hike around the area, a boat trip, and they took us out for a beer and mini golf. There were also other events for students during the semester, such as a tasting of Bavarian specialties.

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:11500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?We had to pay a fee for TV and radio.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?You can save money on transport to Regensburg if you travel with Czech Railways, because they offer Czech student discounts.

🗺 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?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Regensburg has its own app, RVV (Regensburger Verkehrsverbund), where you can also buy public transport tickets. However, during the semester you use the semester ticket (Semesterticket). For out-of-town travel, tickets are purchased through Deutsche Bahn.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?neutral

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral, stone bridge, Roman gate, Dreifaltigkeitsberg city view, historic Wurstküche by the bridge, Museum der Bayerischen Geschichte.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Walhalla, Kelheim (Befreiungshalle), Nuremberg.

Share your best experience:Entrance to the Museum of Bavarian History (Museum der Bayerischen Geschichte) is free for students, we went there about four times, spent a few hours each time and still didn't manage to get all the way through!

💅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
Car

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?It's good to have cash, as you can't usually pay by card in pubs and restaurants.

🥳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?The biggest benefit for me was not only to get to know Germany and its culture, but to meet dozens of other students from all over the world - from the USA, Russia, China, Argentina, Iran, Japan... Talking to them was really enriching, I got rid of many stereotypes and realized that you can't lump all people from one country into one bag.