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Payap University (PYU)

14 reviews
2.94 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
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)
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I enrolled in this program to become more or less proficient in Thai and learn more about the culture alongside. This worked out pretty well.
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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Compared to the Netherlands Thailand is dead-cheap
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Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Food, Travel, Housing:
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
Nope
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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
I have said it before, add a literature module to the cultural component of the program
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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
The weighing of grades seems a bit at random comparing one subject with another
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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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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I came prepared, I've been visiting Thailand for 10 years
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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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Diversify both in content & level Become more demanding of instructors
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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
4
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Whenever you get a chance to enrol in an 'Area Studies' program, do it!
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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
In Chiang Mai everything is possible. This is one of the major tourist spots of Thailand, it has a flourishing expat community and is the educational center of Northern Thailand. Take your pick!
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carool k
Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I happen to own a house in Chiang Mai
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The Office of International Programs at PYU is making an effort to assist students in finding suitable accommodation
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