Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Leipzig University

City:Leipzig

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

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?neutral

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?For example, a university offers a course for 5 credits, but MUNI accepts it for 3 credits. D-credit courses are usually accepted by MUNI for the same number of credits as the original course.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?More collaboration in the classroom than here, different teaching methods.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, orientation week at the beginning of the semester, student events.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16100 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Charge for TV and radio even if you don't use it.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?You can ride a bike instead of public transport, the canteen has good prices!

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I mostly searched for connections on Google Maps, the LeipzigMOVE app, or the DB web/app (Deutsche Bahn).

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?University, Lake Cospudener See, Völkerschlachtsdenkmal Memorial, the tallest building with a view City-Hochhaus, Südfriedhof Cemetery, zoo.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Christmas markets in Erfurt.

Share your best experience:Christmas atmosphere in Leipzig, there is a lot of...

💅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?If you are driving a car there, you need a green mark.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?It depends on the accommodation, I had to bring, for example, blankets. Clothes for hiking/biking, there are plenty of options for where to go in the countryside.

🥳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?Great experience, new friends and discovering new places :) besides you get to know more of yourself.