Professors really want that the students understand the topics
I went to the University of Pittsburgh because I have heard a lot of good things about the University and the city and I was not disappointed.
The University is great. Especially when you are an international exchange student. There are a lot of events and programs for international students. The University really wants that you get in contact with Americans and other internationals.
I was able to choose a lot of different courses in my major but also in other majors. I only chose five physic courses and I liked all of them a lot. But you have to know that the study system is different compared to the German system. They expect that the students do more for the courses and their grades. The students have to submit homework weekly or every two weeks. They also write at least two exams in the courses during the term. But everything is possible. The professors really want that the students understand the topics and get good grades.
In addition, the university offers many clubs, sports or events to help students escape from the sometimes stressful everyday life of the university.
Pittsburgh also has a lot to offer. There are a lot of possibilities to visit museums, galleries, sport events and to do a little bit of shopping. You never get bored in the city. And the best part is that you can get into most of the galleries and museums for free with your student ID.
I really loved my time in Pittsburgh and I can only recommend studying at the University of Pittsburgh.
Why did I decide to do my exchange term/semester in Pittsburgh with UAS7?
I have already been in the U.S. a few times before and during these visits, I liked the U.S. a lot and I wanted to learn more about the country, the people and the culture. I was kind of fascinated by the country. It was my dream to study in the U.S. as an exchange student to get to know another study system and also learn a lot about the country and the people.
Thanks to UAS7 I got the great opportunity to fulfill a dream of mine.
What have you enjoyed most about your stay?
I really liked the people. The Americans are way more friendly and open-minded than most of the Germans. But I also really liked the city. You can do a lot of different things in Pittsburgh. You can go shopping at the Shadyside. You can see a lot of different sports teams and also go hiking in the parks. And not to forget the traveling. There are a lot of different opportunities to see a lot of the U.S. You can live easily like a native there.
I went to the University of Pittsburgh because I have heard a lot of good things about the University and the city and I was not disappointed.
The University is great. Especially when you are an international exchange student. There are a lot of events and programs for international students. The University really wants that you get in contact with Americans and other internationals.
I was able to choose a lot of different courses in my major but also in other majors. I only chose five physic courses and I liked all of them a lot. But you have to know that the study system is different compared to the German system. They expect that the students do more for the courses and their grades. The students have to submit homework weekly or every two weeks. They also write at least two exams in the courses during the term. But everything is possible. The professors really want that the students understand the topics and get good grades.
In addition, the university offers many clubs, sports or events to help students escape from the sometimes stressful everyday life of the university.
Pittsburgh also has a lot to offer. There are a lot of possibilities to visit museums, galleries, sport events and to do a little bit of shopping. You never get bored in the city. And the best part is that you can get into most of the galleries and museums for free with your student ID.
I really loved my time in Pittsburgh and I can only recommend studying at the University of Pittsburgh.
Why did I decide to do my exchange term/semester in Pittsburgh with UAS7?
I have already been in the U.S. a few times before and during these visits, I liked the U.S. a lot and I wanted to learn more about the country, the people and the culture. I was kind of fascinated by the country. It was my dream to study in the U.S. as an exchange student to get to know another study system and also learn a lot about the country and the people.
Thanks to UAS7 I got the great opportunity to fulfill a dream of mine.
What have you enjoyed most about your stay?
I really liked the people. The Americans are way more friendly and open-minded than most of the Germans. But I also really liked the city. You can do a lot of different things in Pittsburgh. You can go shopping at the Shadyside. You can see a lot of different sports teams and also go hiking in the parks. And not to forget the traveling. There are a lot of different opportunities to see a lot of the U.S. You can live easily like a native there.
Charlotte Boye