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4.14 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Overall I spent more than what I would have spent home because at home I would have lived with my parents. Also, while I was in the States, the currency in Brazil devaluated 50% so that made it twice as expensive.
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Food, Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than 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 had lived in the United States for two years prior to my college career so English was not o problem for me. However, Duquesne also offers ESL classes for students that do not dominate the language.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I did not know that I would have gotten so involved. Duquesne University gives its students many opportunities to grow accademicaly and personally. I think that I matured and took on many responsabilities that made me look at life differently.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would reccomend this university to anybody... I had such a good experience there that I wish more people would do the same. I have two cousings that are attending Duquesne because of my influence.
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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
The weather in Pittsburgh is not the best... it acctually is not good but the experiences made it worth.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Your frist year, you don´t have much choice... everyone has to take core classes. As you get into your field of studies, ask upperclassman for suggestions... Everyone is very helpful!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I was the first class in the international business curriculum so there was room for improvement. However, they have improved it a lot!
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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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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
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Must go to South Side where all the bars are located... It is walking distance from the University. Best bars are Margaritaville, Mario´s, Shoot´s, and many others. For nightclubs, must go to Bar Pittsburgh, Banana Joe´s, Metropol and Donzy´s.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I would do ecxacly what I did... live on campus for the first two years and than enventually move out!
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Personal comments
I thought that they were very good... most rooms have a/c and the accomodations are fairly good!
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