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4.08 / 5 based on 155 reviews
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katherine g
Academic
Course recommendations
I enjoyed all of my courses. However, I wish some of them were incorporated witht he local students and more international students. The students in my classes were 90% American.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No improvements that I can think of.
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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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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it costs extra money to sit and eat in a cafe, rather than stand and eat.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Pack Light. Having a backpack helps.
Bring travallers checks and an ATM/credit card. Eat a lot of the natve foods! Go off by yourself, but be safe.
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katherine g
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I did a lot more of these categories while I was abroad. For example, I do not travel as much at home as I did in Italy.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was prepared for the financial situation. Just keep an eye on the exchange rate.
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Allison C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I felt like I would only see these thing or get to eat these things at this time in my life so why not spend the money.
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Travel, Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't eat out all the time. Learn recipes and cook for yourself at home occasionally.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I missed having the chance to learn the language in my home. Living with other study abroad students was a small disappointment.
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Personal comments
They varied greatly. I knew some people that were not as lucky as I was.
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heyalexa
Overall
I wish I had known...
pretty much everything was a surprise, but not in a bad way
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think it offered alot to a student, as for travel learning the language and other activities to immerse yourself into the culture
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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
Travel on your own at times, it allows you to meet people and learn the language to a greater extent. Don't be timid, or afraid to make mistakes while talking, always be open minded and try to immerse yourself into the culture
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