Reviews of Avans University of Applied Science | Netherlands

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Szilvia T

Külkereskedelmi Fõiskola, Budapest, Hungary
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Other

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

I spent more money because life in Holland is more expansive than living in Hungary.

Travel, Overall, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Dutch people really like sales so keep your eyes open and be patient. In the end you can get everything by 30-50 % discount!

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Borja R

ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

The old part of the city, that is te tipical city in the Netherlands. The Irish Pub near the big Church, the Dante´s cafe. Shopping in the city centre or the terraces on summer or the Jazz festival in spring.

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Yi J

Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

English is used quite commonly. That is the main language which we communicate with other students. Moreover, I chosed to study Dutch and Spanish as well. I am quite interested in learning foreign languages.

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“International Business”

Nick S

Netherlands, Other courses
Business Studies, 2018

Overall

It's a fun study, learning new languages can be difficult and take a lot of time.

Pros

International, languages, economics

Cons

Takes a lot of time

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“International Business”

Nick S

Netherlands, Other courses
Business Studies, 2018

Overall

It's a fun study, learning new languages can be difficult and take a lot of time.

Pros

International, languages, economics

Cons

Takes a lot of time

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Borja R

ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

How was the accomodation, and how would be the courses

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Try to attend to all the courses, specially to the projects debates, and the courses will be easy.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Enjoy your stay, take adventage to improve your english, use it to travel through the Netherlands and also to other closer countries as Belgium or Germany, and do not miss to visit Amsterdam, it really worths.

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