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Stine J
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because I believe it is the best way to get to know American students - how they really are. However, I only had American students as neighbours and shared appartment with a girl from Nigeria and a girl from China, which was really challenging, but also a great experience, when we found out why we act and react so differently to things. So quite a culture shock! Luckily I ended up with a deeper understanding of the two cultures (+ the American culture - if you can say there is only one).
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Personal comments
I recommend to other international students that they choose to live on campus even though it takes a while with the shuttle to get down to campus, but it is a great opportunity and expericence to try to live with different kind of people.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The bagel shop down town is really something - I have never seen so many different kinds of cream cheese - it really is a "must try" - I guarantee for the quality. There are 3 to 4 nice cafes and night clubs in Bloomsburg, but remember it is a small town (12.000 inhabitants) so if you prefer bigger places, you have to go to Scranton.
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Stine J
Academic
Course recommendations
International management and Managerial communication were really interesting classes, because the teachers are good at passing on knowledge.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Be aware of the level! I chose e.g. a French class, but the level of languages in Denmark is definitely not the same in the United States.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No - the less you know the more interesting, - and it really it not a problem since everybody is very helpful!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
A serious university with a very committed and enthusiastic marketing department.
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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
Bloomsburg is situated a 4 hour drive outside of New York, but apart from that it is basically "in the middle of nowhere". But go there if you wish to experience an average American town.
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Stine J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I ate out a lot more than I usually do at home; the telephone bill was naturally higher, since I was often in contact with my family and friends in Denmark; regarding travelling, I went on as many trips as possible to New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City...etc. - which is not an option in Denmark.
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
I did not have any problems in regards to understanding the English language in class or outside. But I think I improved my vocabulary and became more fluent.
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