Free University of Berlin - FU Speciality : Communication
programme: Communications and Media Studies

Studying communication science and journalism at the Free University was a unique experience, as I started studying during the pandemic. It was hard to make any friends at first, and not every professor was well-adapted to teaching online, i.e., 3-hour-long pre-recorded lectures for a 90-minute lecture slot. However, most of the modules were interesting, and there was always a course that catered to my interests. The university also offers a range of sports courses for a very affordable price, and that’s where I met friends for life. The cafeteria also has good (and cheap!) food. Mostly vegetarian and vegan options, which, as a vegan, were amazing! The campus is quite far away from Berlin’s busy center, and there’s not much happening in the neighborhood, as it is mostly university buildings or residential housing, so keep that in mind when choosing to study here. However, the quality of the courses is great, and the university has a lot of libraries that could use some more comfy chairs. Still, it’s the best environment for writing your paper or bachelor’s/master’s thesis.