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4.22 / 5 based on 98 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I did a lot of research.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Wonderful campus, very nice library, Dixon Recreation Centre, excellent teachers and learning materials, very friendly and safe town
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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
Accommodation: If you search for a furnished apartment have a look to the "Towne House Motor Inn“ (350 SW, 4th Street).
Travel tips:
Oregon Coast (Newport, Florence), Silver Falls, Oregon Garden, Crater Lake, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in Canada, Las Vegas and Grand Canyon
Local:
Mary’s Peak, Rodeo at Benton County Fairgrounds, Concert in the Park
Shopping: Woodburn (in the south of Portland)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Topics in International Business (Manolete Gonzales, Phd)
Cost Management I (Dennis Caplan)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
establishment of an University Chess Club, more marketing for the English Writing & Learning Centre, announcement of a list of furnished apartments on the OSU website
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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
I experienced too less contacts with native speakers (US students). I learned to communicate in everyday situations in exchange with other international students.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I wanted to explore the country and to enjoy my time in Oregon and California.
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Travel, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make use of the weekend specials at the "Enterprise car rental".
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The apartment (Towne House Motor Inn, a motel) was great and very huge (a good place for socializing).
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Personal comments
It's hard to find furnished apartments. Austrian students are not used to that. Searching in Corvallis is easier than using the web.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Peacock (125 SW 2nd)
Platinum (Nightclub)
McManamans (in Monroe Street)
McManamans (420 NW 3rd)
Clodfelter's (1501 NW Monroe)
Squirrel (Downtown)
Fox and Firkins (Downtown)
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