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Elisabeth P
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Closest to university, hard to get to university from outside campus
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Personal comments
Housing was no problem - everything was clean and the facilities were satisfactory.
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Leoni v
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You meet lots of other exchange and local students on campus
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Personal comments
Campus was very nice, although I had some difficulties in the beginning with sharing a room.
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Marc S
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I choose Singapore mainly due to two reasons. The first one was the English. I wanted to improve and get a really high level. The second one was more cultural as I was willing to visit new places, know new people, travel...
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Leoni v
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
They speak English in Singapore, but with a Chinese/Malay accent. I had no problems with following courses at university. However, I had some difficulties in the beginning with some locals in the city (esp. cab drivers).
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Marc S
Academic
Course recommendations
I liked all the courses I took in general. I would say that local students, even if they tend to be shy should open more to exchange students.
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Elisabeth P
Academic
Course recommendations
Courses are easier than at home when they are not maths-related.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More projects, less exams. Higher standards in the more creative areas.
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course