Type of housing:
Student dorm out of the city

Arranged by:
Host university

If returning, I would choose:
On campus
Why? Shorter commuting time

Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community

Travel take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Nightlife take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
Choice of courses very limited in my exchange program (CEMS). Courses taught in English as well as German (you have to know both languages to succeed!)

The language of instruction was:
English

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the language of instruction was not a factor in choosing my host country

The local language was:
Different than language of instruction

My proficiency in the local language:
before: Basic phrases
after: At ease in most situations

Learning the local language was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.

Personal spending habits:
It was just more expensive than what I use to have...

I wish I had known ...
I might have wanted more information about all the administrative work I would have to do (register at the city hall, open a German bank account, contact company to get Internet in my room, sign 2-3 documents for housing, ...) It was a bit overwhelming and time-consuming in the beginning.

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.