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4.17 / 5 based on 56 reviews

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JULIE C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
BECAUSE THE COST OF LIVING IS HIGHER, THE BEST EXAMPLE IS THE HOUSING YOU HAVE A LITTLE ROOM FOR 500$ PER MONTH
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Food, Telephone, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
THE BOOKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE USUALLY FOR A SEMESTER YOU MUST PLAN 500$ FOR IT AND THE INSURANCE OF BOSTON COLLEGE IS 470$
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Aritz A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Although there is plenty to do I haven't hung out too much because it is very expensive. Best cafe, one in Cambridge in Brattle Street and another one at North End in Hanover Street. (I don't remember their names)
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SoniaSpring2001
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am asked to read so much for my classes that I am improving quickly. The more you talk the better you talk !
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Aritz A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spent more mainly because prices are much higher than at home and I spent less in telephone because it's my parents in Spain who phone me and so it's them who are paying more than what they normally do.
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Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Blandine P
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 have been at ease in most of the situations. After 18 months in the US, I have no problem with English.
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Marco M
Academic
Course recommendations
Donald Hafner courses are really demanding but also very good
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Avoid any freshmen course
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My opinion of the university assessment
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