24 reviews
3.72 / 5 based on 24 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because I like to try different things.
Moreover, A house in the city gives more independance;
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Personal comments
I had a great time at Bloomsburg university. The accomodation was very nice. It was a bit hard to share my room with an American guy sometimes because he played on the computer till late in the night...
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I can't remember the names unfortunately!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Well, it is not maybe the best university in the US but it is worth it!
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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
You can travel very easily from a bigger city than Bloomsburg.
Pittsburg and Philadelphia ae not that far (3/4 hours by car).
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Academic
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
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a good level of the language.
Staying 5 months was too short but I spoke better afterwards anyway....
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because I was on my own and not with my parents savings
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items