OLES2139 Experience Germany (University of Sydney): rated 4.5/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
OLES2139 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Germanic Studies. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 体验德国
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Germanic Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The in-country study unit introduces students to German language and culture through an intensive program at a partner university in Germany. It places particular emphasis on understanding cultural differences in authentic contexts.
OLES2139 has 6 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.5/5).
On Reddit: "I did the same unit last year and had a very different experience. We were put in a hotel ~30 mins from the uni and ended up being quite close with a few people there. Admittedly being in a bigger group probably helped us feel more comfortable, especially as we stood out as a gr…"
On Reddit: "Did the same OLE, agreed with all points here. Also the “random people” sharing the accommodations are other usyd students that you are suppose to befriend, and obviously they’re all accounted for by the university so you know who to look for if your things have gone missing. Th…"
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Q: Is OLES2139 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: overall 4.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches OLES2139, and when is it offered?
A: OLES2139 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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