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4.28 / 5 based on 15 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
campus life in the USA is mainly younger undergraduates. Those of my age have appartments
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Personal comments
great. very rich university
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Welch avenue bars are great. Down town are an older crowd.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
the alcohol laws
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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
bit of a hicksville. many narrow minded folk. Good and friendly though
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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
go to the east or west coast if you can before considering ISU
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
good exchange rate, better quality of life
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Housing, Telephone, Travel, Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
banks are a rip off - shop around for an account
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Academic
Course recommendations
was on a work placement so didnt take many
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
better info about uni before going
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
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