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4.09 / 5 based on 48 reviews
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Erika M
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
At the end of my semester at Georgetown I had no difficulty in yunderstanding jokes and colloquial expression of my American friends. It improved my listening comprehension and the fluency in writing essays and reports.
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Erika M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because of the exchange rate $/Lira
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Housing, Telephone, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I was already familiar with American universities since I studied at the University of Berkeley in 1998.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Trying to organize activities which involve both international students and local students. It is not easy for everyone to become friends with local students.
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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 orientation session at the beginning of my experience was very helpful to get acquainted with the university life and its resources.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an apartment instead of a dorm gives you more indipendence, especially in a single room.
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Personal comments
It was a quite big double room and they matched me with a roommate I got along really well. In addition, there was the possibility to use the common kitchen on our floor.
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