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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
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
No problems. I already had a good English before coming to Duke.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The exchange rate between US$ and Brazilian Reais changed quite a bit throughout the course. Whatch out for problems like that.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Academic
Course recommendations
Most courses are great. Make sure to talk to students from the previous year to get good tips about what are the best classes/professors in your field of study.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There are lots and lots of mid-terms, team-projects, exams, etc. If you are not extremelly organized you'll spend the whole two years locked in the library studying.
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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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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Overall
I wish I had known...
No. I made sure to visit the university and to talk with people way before making my decision to come here.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
High academic standars, great location,great quality of life, affordable city.
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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
Contact students - they are the best source of information.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
If you ever come to Durham make sure to visit Asheville, the Outer Banks, Wilmington beach, Winston-Salem, etc.
There are many great places to go nearby, such as the one I mentioned above.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Better quality of life
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