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4.40 / 5 based on 114 reviews
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Student life
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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Housing
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your English?
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How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i was really motivated to learn portuguese as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to do so in such a short period of time. people very patient in the beginning, correcting and offering help.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
it's better to let things come to you
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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
take some classes about politics and culture of brazil to get a proper insight into the past and be able to understand what goes on today
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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
take advantage. brazil is a wonderful country and try to get to know as many places and people as possible
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
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Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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