FUBiS

Memorable experience? Watching the World Cup matches! I chose this program because the price was around what I was looking for and the academics offered appealed to me. I stayed with a wonderful host family in a beautiful home in Lichterfelde. Unfortunately, the house was located about 30mins away by bus from the campus and 40-60 mins by train from the downtown area and East Berlin for the nightlife. Luckily, the house was down the street from the single apartments, which were also close to a train station. Finding transportation was convenient but not quick.

A well-organized program that offers both intensive and non-intensive German language programs. I did the intensive German intermediate program. I thought it was helpful in improving my grammar in general, but not necessarily my communication skills. Probably this was a result of how the classes were designed.

In January 2014 I had the great opportunity to participate in the Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) Term I 2014. The program took place from January 4 until January 25, 2014 and I took part in the course “European Studies“ with Professor Ulrich Brückner. My time in Berlin was really enriching, both academically and personally. The “European Studies” course was very interesting and it sure did add a lot to my formation as an International Relations student. It was great being able to relate content learnt back home at my university with the classes in Berlin. In class, we had the opportunity to make individual presentations and discussions, which allowed each student to show his own point of view and also get to know the others better. Another great aspect of my FUBIS experience was having met so many different and amazing people. Because of FUBIS I now have friends all over the world. The course brought together people from different countries and backgrounds, which made us deal with these differences and also learn a lot with them. The daily basis contact with the other students in class and in the accommodation was a unique aspect of my FUBIS experience. For me as a student the whole FUBIS program was really well organized since the subscription of the application until now (and I believe ever). We constantly received very informative emails which directed us what to do and when as well as the excursions, which went perfect. Besides, I was always well advised by the FUBIS Team, who was always were always very helpful and nice. I had already been in Berlin before and I have always loved the city’s atmosphere. Being able to visit Germany’s capital again was great (even with the freezing temperatures!). I think Berlin is a great city for students and hope to come back as one as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to studying in Germany soon. Besides, I also aim to attend other FUBIS courses in the future. It was certainly an unforgettable experience, which allowed me to learn a lot and also have lots of fun.