Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Etats-Unis Management, Licence, Indépendant
Langues étrangères
Langue d'enseignement: Anglais
La langue locale fut: Different than language of instruction
Apprendre le Anglais fut un élément important de la décision?
Non, pas vraiment.
Apprendre le la langue locale fut un élément important de la décision?
Oui, je souhaitais améliorer mon la langue locale
Quels progrès en la langue locale?
Mon niveau d'avant: Ne parlais pas Mon niveau après: Échanges quotidens (courses, déplacements...)
Difficultés linguistiques
Sociales
Éducatives
Administratives
Évaluation globale
Commentaire personnel
I was able to learn lots of Italian. I tried to interact a lot with the local community, and this is probably the best way to learn the language. Also, try to take a class in the local language. Immersing yourself in the culture and leaning the language in class is a great way to become really good at speaking,
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Ambrose G
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Etats-Unis Management, Licence, Indépendant
Logement
Type de logement: Appartement/maison
Organisé par: Indépendant - seul choix possible
Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Sur le campus
Pourquoi?
As a study abroad student, they put you in housing about a 15 minute walk from campus. Its a hard uphill walk to the school that leaves you sweaty by the time you get to school. Some students I knew applied as transfers instead of study abroaders, and they put them in the nicer housing near campus. This may be a good way to fool the school into thinking you are a permanent student rather then someone who they consider will only be there a semester, thereby giving you nicer facilities near campus.
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Emplacement
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The bad part about where I lived was that I had a long walk everday back and forth from school. The good thing was that I was close to the city than the other sudents, so it was easier to get to the city and shop for groceries. Also, with the study abroad housing, you get to mix with the locals, and learn more about the Swiss-Italian culture. Still, it wouldve been nice to be closer to campus.
The apartment I was given was the Florida residence which are little studio apartments. Compared to my tiny little shared dorm at UBC they were AMAZING. I had a view of the lake and the mountains...gorgeous.
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I think from what I heard the housing options are mostly good...try to get a single apartment, they're usually better. I would probably choose Florida again.
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Ambrose G
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Etats-Unis Management, Licence, Indépendant
Frais
Principale source de financement:
Famille
Autres sources de financement:
Bourse officielle
Opportunités d'emploi:
Je n'avais pas le droit de travailler
Dépenses habituelles
Switzerland is a VERY expensive country. Make sure you have a large savings prort to going here. You can spend about $30 just for a basic meal at a restaurant. Also, the school offers a "meal plan" for about $900. This is basically a ripoff when you can go across the street from the school and buy a GREAT sandwich for only $4. The best way to go is get a meal card and put money in it, that way you can eat at the school on those rainy days. Nightlife is also expensive. Be prepared to pay $8 for a shot or $7 for a mix drink.
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Logement, Téléphone, Alimentation, Voyager, Vie nocturne, Général:
Plus cher que chez moi
Accés au matériel scolaire
Livres d'occasion
Appareils d'occasion
Ordinateurs / internet
Démarches administratives
Retrait d'argent
Commentaire personnel
No such thing here as used textbooks. Just make sure you have $$$$$ before you go. I cant express how expensive this place is, and there were so many study abroader that were in for a shock, such as me!!!!
La langue locale fut: Different than language of instruction
Apprendre le Anglais fut un élément important de la décision?
Non, pas vraiment.
Apprendre le la langue locale fut un élément important de la décision?
Oui, je souhaitais améliorer mon la langue locale
Quels progrès en la langue locale?
Mon niveau d'avant: Échanges quotidens (courses, déplacements...) Mon niveau après: A l'aise dans la plupart des cas
Difficultés linguistiques
Sociales
Éducatives
Administratives
Évaluation globale
Commentaire personnel
I went to Lugano because it is in the Italian part of Switzerland but since the school life is primarily english speakers I didn't practice as much as I could have. You can definitely practice Italian or French when you're there but don't count on doing it @ FC unless you take a language course.
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Alison C
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Etats-Unis Sciences Politiques, Licence, Indépendant
Vie étudiante
Description de la ville:
Autant sur le campus qu'à l'extérieur
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Activités: A lieu principalement à la fac et/ou entre les étudiants
Vie nocturne: A lieu surtout en hors campus
Voyager: A lieu autant sur le campus et en dehors
Expérience personnelle de vie sociale
Activités
Vie nocturne
Voyages
Évaluation globale
Commentaire personnel
Lugano is a very touristy town, and although Franklin students are around, they don't dominate the social scene. Piccinaya is probably the best club, the best gelato is sold at the little postcard/souvenir stand lake front, and downstairs at Manor has the best sandwiches at a reasonable price.
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