Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:University of Augsburg

City:Augsburg

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: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

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Students prepared for the lessons in advance, emphasis was placed on understanding and all kinds of questions on the topic that were discussed afterwards in class.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes!:) especially the group in charge of Erasmus students was very active. They organized not only events in the city (cultural cuisine- foreign students made presentations/cooked (about) their favorite dishes, pubs, pub quizzes...), but also trips to the surrounding area (Neuschwannstein Castle, Munich...)

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
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:4000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Beer for -12 €.

🗺 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?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?There is an app for mhd cities (I don't remember the name anymore, but on all stops you can get to it).

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?Beim weißen Lamm- ultra pleasant bar, a nice walk near the university - you can take the tram and then walk back to the city.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Munich - it's a short 20-30 minutes by train.

💅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?in most places

🥳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?Ultra super awesome experience, ultra super awesome improvement in something. Really bad beer.