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4.20 / 5 based on 92 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Had English since I was ten, and also had to attend English courses at the University.
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Academic
Course recommendations
If you are interested in Finance - go for Prof. Gregory. Best instructor ever.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I had to. Wanted to see stuff, go out and have fun.
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Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Think about it more than I did!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That I coulnd't work with a J-1 visa.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go! Great academic possibilies. Boston is a great City. NYC is not far away, as well as Montreal, Washington... Personally I had to get used to the dorm life, but turned out just fine.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Plan it well - something I didn't do. But don't worry. Everybody is very very helpful. Also the international center is very good.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's the definitely the easiest and I think mostly the cheapest way to go.
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Personal comments
Pretty good. Totally depends on what dorm you are asigned to. If you have the choice ask for Falcone - great apartments with a kitchen and great, central location on campus.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Rumor, North End, China Town, Caprice
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