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4.33 / 5 based on 43 reviews
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andreloeffler
ISFA, Lyon, France
Actuarial Science, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it is good to keep some room out of the university environmeny
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jme72
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Thing cost different depending on the city/country. I didn't change my lifestyle, just the location.
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Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy cigarettes through the internet.
Buy clothes at Century 21.
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jme72
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
The academic demands speed up the lerning of the language.
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jme72
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
On campus is too expensive, comes too late (specially for married couples without children). Columbia Housing sucks.
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Ana d
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home I used to live with my family.
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Housing, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
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 outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Hungarian Pastry shop near Columbia.
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