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4.40 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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CarminaK
Overall
I wish I had known...
It gets REALLY cold in the winter!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Academically there isn't a better place to study. It is perfect for anyone who is serious about their education.
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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
The work was challenging, but if you are serious and want to learn, there is no better place. It's definately a geek's school, but a top value one at that.
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CarminaK
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More room would definately be nice!
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Personal comments
Living in the International House dorm was nice because there were so many other foreign students, and we all just sort of became friends.
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CarminaK
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Winter Carnival and the snow sculpture building was great! So was the broomball, human bowling, human dogsled racing, and other winter activities!
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CarminaK
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Studying the sciences was difficult because of the variety of different names, but other than that it was pretty easy to get along.
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“étudiant d'échange”
Marie-astrid c
France, Masters
, 2004
Overall
J'ai eu l'opportunité d'étudier là-bas pendant 3 ans
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Pros
taille humaine
Cons
peu connu
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CarminaK
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything was priced fairly, and I think I saved a lot of money overall.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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