55 reviews
4.24 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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Serge W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem whatsoever. English educated school then English system university(AUB) , I had no problem with my language and communication
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Nicholas C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The street full of clubs and discos behind Fenway Park
Cambridge, around Harvard University
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Nicholas C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Prices are similar to Canada, but the American dollar is worth 1.5 times the Canadian dollar
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Housing, Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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imarandola
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Caprice Lounge Cafe in downtown and the PRAVDA Club. Harvard Brewery House is also a good spot to meet friends
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GlobalManager
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
USA is very expensive compared to Europe. Life style is more demanding.
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Serge W
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, the thrill of it is nice.
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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
Go! Great experience!
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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
Prepare very well before hand!
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