Studying in Vienna

Old Sep 5th, 2004, 09:27 AM
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Studying in Vienna

Hi everyone-
I go to school at the University of Illinois and over winter break they are offering the opportunity to study for 3 weeks in either Vienna or London. I was in London last year, however, have never been anywhere else in Eurpore. I would love to live in London for 3 weeks, yet am curious about Vienna. Would Vienna be equally as enjoyable/entertaining as London for a group of 20-21 year olds in the winter time? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as we have to decide in the next week or so. Thanks
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Old Sep 5th, 2004, 09:45 AM
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Does anyone speak any German? Would that be a problem given the living arrangements the program provides.

Don;t misinderstand - many people in vienna speak english - and tourists definitely don;t need t speak German - but coping in a residential neighborhood for 3 weeks with no German might become tiresome.

Separately, I have always found Vienna somewhat triste - interesting , but not especially lively - and London more youthful and energetic.

Those minor points aside, I really think either would be a good choice.
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Old Sep 5th, 2004, 09:52 AM
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Since you have never been in Europe (outside of England), I would think you should go to Vienna. In addition to seeing Vienna, you could possibly visit other European cities on weekends -- Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Salzburg, etc.
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Hi Lisa,

Expand your horizons - go to Vienna.
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Well, I've lived in both London and Vienna and enjoyed both very much. Since you haven't yet been to Vienna, I think you owe it to yourself to go. It's quite lovely in the winter.
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