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Tara Miler
Tara
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Faculty of Social Sciences
academic year of the stay
2023/2024
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author
Tara
faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
academic year of the stay
2023/2024
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study stay
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Austrian Institute for International Affairs
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about university | organisation
What made your university special? What were the facilities where you studied and the university equipment like?
It is a wonderful organization, with interesting people from different countries and with diverse knowledge. I worked in their office, and interns had our own room where we worked together, but we also shared a kitchen and the meeting room with senior members of the institute.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your "adoptive" university? What made it special? What were the premises where you studied and the university facilities like?
Interns held various positions, including working on various essential tasks and responsibilities, including literature review, research, data preparation for reports, policy briefs, and working papers.
We also worked on preparing summaries for workshops and events, providing support in coordinating activities, and managing Social media.
What is student life like at university?
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Did you study in English or in the language of the host country? What language requirements does the university have?
We communicated in English but also a bit in German, the language of the country.
about the city
What was your impression of the city? How would you describe it? What is interesting to see here?
The city was wonderful, clean and great public transport.
about finances
In your experience, how far does the scholarship go? What percentage of your expenses did it cover? What is your opinion on prices in the country in general?
The scholarship covered around 50% of my expenses; however, I received it all at the very end of my internship, so I had to first cover all expenses myself. The city is quite expensive, the food prices are high.
Please advise your classmates on how to save money—Where to shop? What services can be used to save money?
It is best to shop in Hofer if available as it is cheaper, buy a yearly transport pass as it is also cheaper and try to prepare your food instead of eating out as restaurants are expensive, at least around 12 euros per meal.
about accommodation
What type of accommodation did you choose? Would you recommend it to others? If not, what type of accommodation do you think is best based on your experience (dormitory, private apartment, private dormitory, shared room, etc.)?
I lived in a shared apartment, which I think is the best option.
about experiences
Did you use your stay to travel around the country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
No, I only travelled within Vienna, but there are many things to see; I recommend the hilltops around Vienna and all the classical sightseeing, museums, and Prater.
Language and culture: what cultural differences did you notice? How did you cope with the national language? Was it also the language of your studies? Do you feel that your language skills improved during your stay?
The culture is quite similar to mine, but there are a lot of foreigners, and some parts of Vienna are not so safe at night for women. I already spoke the language (German), and I improved my knowledge of the language. But most people do speak English in Vienna as well.
about experiences
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
Language and culture: what cultural differences did you notice? How did you cope with the national language? Was it also the language of your studies? Do you feel that your language skills improved during your stay?
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
final rating
Why here? What makes this location special? Why would you send your friends to your country/city?
The institute was wonderful as the people were kind, and you learned a lot about international affairs and politics. The city is beautiful, there is a lot to see, there is good food, and you are never bored, there is always something happening.
live-saving tips
If I went again, I would definitely remember to pack...
Earbuds, the apartments have thin walls.
Before leaving, I would like to know that...
It is nice to have some knowledge of the German language.
What surprised me most was that...
How many international people are in Vienna.
The hardest thing for me was...
Getting used to the warm weather.
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