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Michigan Technological University (MTU)

7 reviews
4.40 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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CarminaK
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Chemistry is the PLAGUE!!
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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CarminaK
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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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CarminaK
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
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
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
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
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
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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Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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CarminaK
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
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 assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
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
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
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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