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3.68 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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melon33
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because the campus is very far from the center and is in a dangerous zone
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
Since the founding of the university in the 19th century the surrounding area has gone "bad" and is home to "projects", ie housing for poor and socially disadvantraged people like African Americans and drug dealers. However, the situation is now improving again.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great for engineering and computer science majors.
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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
This university is only 10-15 minutes from downtown Chicago and there is a subway (or "L", Elevated train) stop right on campus.
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Vivian H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to know more about job prospects of the place before going.
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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
Find out exactly what path you wish to persue and then focus into the course
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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
Its better if you do more research before the school and the city and know what you wish to get from the experience first.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living on campus is the best way to get involved in college life.
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Marius I
Overall
I wish I had known...
Living independently is sometimes harder than one can possibly imagine.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Choose wisely the program of study. Prepare for a very diverse international student body.
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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
Living off campus might be a better alternative for graduate students. Be open to new cultures and ways of life.
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Vivian H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Don't ever miss snowboarding in winter!
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