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3.87 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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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 the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I hoped i would have been encouraged to learn Dutch but most dutch people took the opportunity to practise there english with me
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The dutch language.
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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
It was very good. There was much focus on the creative side to life.
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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
You have to get a bike and ccle everywhere, its the only way to live in Holland. You know your starting to fit in when you can ride your bike no handed whilst eating an apple and reading a book.
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because id have more choice in where i would live.
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Personal comments
Mostly seemed ok.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food was cheaper.
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Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bikes are the cheapest way to get about.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Queens day was great and shouldnt be missed. Theres a theatre in the middle of Utrecht which has some good events. Most of thte bars were great. Getting on your bike and going places was great fun.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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