Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:University of Konstanz

City:Konstanz

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Law

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

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?More interactive learning, more collaboration and ongoing preparation required.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, GO-Konstanz monthly events, orientation week, regular trips with ESN.

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
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:10000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Palmenhaus - free accommodation for Czech students (only 3 places).

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?TV fees for the state plus some fee at the beginning of the study.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop on Saturday because Sunday is closed and then you have to go to the gas station 🥹

🗺 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?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?DB - Germany (but German railways are hell)
SBB - Switzerland (perfect, but expensive)

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?Summer - Bodensee is just an incredible cultural and social centre, windsurfing, beach volleyball, rowing, just great. You need to be there every day.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Switzerland - Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano, Interlaken
Konstanz - Mainau, Sealife, Berrys, Bodensee beach

Share your best experience:I'm not able to pick one experience but new friends we are seeing so far (4 years after Erasmus) we have visited each other in Norway, Sweden, Austria and the next meeting is scheduled in the USA.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?The nearest airport is in Zurich and it's terribly expensive.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?If you take your bike with you, it's top, you can ride all over the city.

🥳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?12/10. I loved it here so much that I was considering an LLM - and some of the courses in the LLM programme can be taken as an Erasmus student.