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4.26 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really didn't have major problems understanding the local accent as it might be a concern. They do not use a lot of slang, just a few words particular to only that region.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in the US is much higher than in Central Africa!!
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Nightlife, Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Maintain a monthly sheet where you record all your expenses and revenues. Revenues might include scholarships. This will indicate you where you could make adjustments and maybe save some money.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to see your adviser, but also consult your peers on what best combinations of courses are beneficial.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It just depends on the way the teacher presents the syllabus.
You can get information on the different teachers... there are some ratings available.
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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...
Well be ready to enrich your culture...other ideas, religion, people, customs, etc. A wonderful experience is about to take place, so relax and be confident!!
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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
Just mingle with the people, both international students' body, the residents and the non-residents.
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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
Enjoy what you're doing and have fun, while studying hard. Fix yourself with some goals that will keep you in focus, so that you know what to do when it's needed...and limit the partying :-)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I like going to the different clubs where they play some hip-hop and R&B.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living off-campus, you have more liberty and a lot less distractions.
For the party animals, I noticed that when living off-campus you get more information on the different parties going on in town.
It is also a lot cheaper and you can make your own food according to your own tastes.
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Personal comments
I enjoyed my first semester at ISU, while living on-campus, as it game me a broad view of university life and time to settle down.
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