20 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 20 reviews

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Nuno M
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Management Science, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
great to meet people from all over the world, and as so; to meet with different cultures...ways of thinking and approaching problems. A "World of Knowledge" for anyone who wants to take advantage of such an environment.
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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
Let yourself go in NY. the city will show you where to go and what to do...do not try to control the city! Be a part of the city...not a visitor!
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Ala' J
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Actually I had my best friend waiting for me in the airport when I came, & he assisted me through my whole stay here.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Pay more effort in educating, that's what we're paying for, & work on the student life more.
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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
Surf the internt for loads & loads of information before you leave your home country to NYC. You will need as much information as you can get, & there's plenty out there. & don't forget to see the international student advisor as soon as you can.
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Teresa A
Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, Lisbon, Portugal
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Back home we own the house, here i have to pay rent. During vacations i go to Portugal or somewhere near NYC.
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Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I learned that doing your dishes without using the dishwasher can save you a lot of money and also unpluging everything and turning off the lights you're not using. Walk a lot. Cook instead of eating out. Use the internet instead of the phone. There are a lot of things i learned that helped save money.
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Teresa A
Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, Lisbon, Portugal
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Living alone is a lot of fun, but also hard work.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
None. I'm loving it.
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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
you will miss home and your family, but it's an experience you'll never forget and also meeting people with different cultures from your own is amazing.
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Ala' J
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I'm satisfied with what I have now, & if I want to move out, I'd still prefer to have an appartment maybe closer to campus. Other options do not appeal to me.
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Personal comments
I haven't been introduced to them to be able to comment on them.
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Ala' J
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Well this is New York City, & the most vibrant & diverse city in the world maybe. But one of my preferred spots is an elegant restaurant & bar on Wooster & Houston in SoHo. A difinte recommendation to everyone.
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