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3.68 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
It's Chicago, only your imagination limits what you can do! Bowling, Pool tables and swimmingpools available on campus, for example.
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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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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Endless possibilities to interact with the locals and learn the language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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