Reviews of HES Amsterdam (HESASD) | Netherlands

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SabineJessa

Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

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?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I improved both my knowledge in Business English and Slang through conversation with other international exchange students and attending lectures in university.

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Colby O

California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, United States
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

I think they should mix more local students with foreign students. I only had once class where I was able to meet Dutch students!

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

Not really! It was awesome!

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

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anonymous

Excelia Business School, La Rochelle, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: hots university residence for exchange students

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: A room exchange

Why?

the same as I did, it's a nice place

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The good point is that all the foreign students are neighbours, so that it leads to meet people and share our experiences

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anonymous

Excelia Business School, La Rochelle, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

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?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

as main of the classes are magistral, it is easy to improve the understanding, but the speaking skills can be acquired practicing with the other students

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apissavin

EPSCI, Cergy-Pontoise, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

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 the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

As I am taking a double degree in my host university I have to learn Dutch. But, It is necessary to point out that a great deal of dutch speak english.

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