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4.29 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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Minori S
Senzoku Gakuen Junior College, Kawasaki, Japan
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Location. Even though it was not really important for me, it was still surprising to be in the middle of nowhere in corn fields..... Pictures show only a good part, so be careful.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a small university. All international students are so close. We make good friendships here, more like a family.
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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 might get bored time to time in Charleston. But after you get used to it, it's a very nice and relaxing university to be. Everyone is friendly. But one thing.....most American students here are not exposed enough to understand international students. They are little ignorant.....
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Indrawati S
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I used to shy to speak dutch and English before I had my internation experience but since I came back from US, it really helps my communication skill. I became more confident and not affraid to speak other language besides my mother tongue.
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ffrigo
Overall
I wish I had known...
This a great experience...don't miss it!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The college of business at EIU is well ranked in the US. That's one of the main advantage of this school (great education)
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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
This life opportunity can change your life...in a positive way. if you have the chance to go study abroad...take it. You will never forget it
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ffrigo
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an appartment, you have more flexibility and less limitations.
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Personal comments
Eastern Illinois Univesrity dorms are quite nice. Close to the different buildings, they offer several advantage such as, computer lab, intramurals games, and so on.
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Indrawati S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because its cheap and you can have a different environment which you gainned from meeting other people from other country.
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Indrawati S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because I like to see and experience different environment. Since I have to chance to see it then I did it.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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