Type of housing:
With a family

Arranged by:
Host university

If returning, I would choose:
With a family
Why? Better way to learn a language

Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel, Activities, Nightlife take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
If English is your native tongue, don't take the English courses. The German professors are very patient.

The language of instruction was:
German

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Personal savings

Other sources of funding:
Family

Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.

Personal spending habits:
I lived more

I wish I had known ...
Not really

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!