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4.22 / 5 based on 98 reviews
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daniela h
Overall
I wish I had known...
it is very hard to get to know people in class
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
try to get a bike :-)
bus system is horror
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Anders B
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Great parties at "The Peacock". Also lots of great private parties. A thing not to be missed is definitely to watch a "Beavers" college football game.
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daniela h
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
prepaid phones are expensive-also pay when u get a call i don´t travel that much at home
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Michelle M
Housing
Type of housing: in a house with American roommates
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: in a house with American roommates
Why?
Because it´s the best way to get to know a lot of people, their culture and to improve language skills
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Personal comments
housing on campus is very expensiv
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Philipp H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Healthy food is expense in the US! (And I am not talking about vegan food or anything.)
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Philipp H
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
What can i say? Oregonian English is easy to understand and I did not have any troubles understanding my fellow students or teachers.
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