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4.57 / 5 based on 29 reviews
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alexismallout
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
food - expensive at the store (and most probably processed and/or flourescent coloured) and only relatively cheaper eating out but much much tastier. telephone - obvious..international calls
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Food, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
settin up your electricity/telephone etc supply costs quite a lot $200 deposit etc..
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Academic
Course recommendations
courses were varied and exciting - for example i studied literature of the holocaust and the history of hip hop in one semester..amazing!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
a few too many exams compared to university in the UK
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
how to drive..you need a car
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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
louisiana is the gem in the crown of the united states...great food, great people, great atmosphere, culture, nightlife etc ...new orleans is an amazing place and you will find that baton rouge hides many wonderful secrets.
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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
don't be afraid to mix with the locals, i have met some of the most amazing wonderful people in baton rouge, many of whom will stay with me for the rest of my life. Make it down to new orleans as often as possible and have lots of fun.
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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
it was fun and interesting to overcome cultural barriers, thats what its all about.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
dorms were rigid in their rules, i was warned well beforehand and got an apartment with a friend. It was pretty cheap and although a little bit ghetto it was the best decision.
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Personal comments
university housing was more expensive, had bizarre rules and was more like boarding school than university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the best bar was the bayou but it has sadly burnt down...the caterie was good for bands, the chimes for food, chelseas for table football...and there was another bar whose name i forget maybe something moon..well its on highland road and all good bands play there!...don't miss The Kenmores..fantastic local band!..stick around the chimes street area.
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