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4.09 / 5 based on 15 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
because we (America and England) speak the same language, the only differences i experienced were in cultural behavior, we seemed to have a slightly different sense of humour
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
go for the experience
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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
prepare yourself for a hastey ride when travelling by 'greyhound coaches' , although, it would be a valuable experience, i got to know a variety of charaters, and become more confident about travelling on my own.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I found that the graphic design in America was completely different to the type of design i studied in England.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
the course i studied at Norwich is based on ideas - witty design. i would suggest that they set project that were closer to what you would expect in the "real world", but at the same time, making it them open enought to push their creative talents futher. From my studies in Kansas.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
going to house parties
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
a different experience, and could possibly create oppotunities to meet new people
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Personal comments
The aspect that mostly impressed me that one can leave their doors unlocked without worrying about getting broken into! I found people very trusting, and friendly - my housemates made me feel very welcome.
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