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4.14 / 5 based on 71 reviews

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Rodrigo G
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 Big Easy is pretty good when they have salsa to dance!
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Pierre A
Academic
Course recommendations
Any comments... Penn STate is a public Ivy.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Multiple choice questions - tests - quizzes - essays
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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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Rodrigo G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the cost of living in general is more expensive
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Food, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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rami c
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Improve diversity
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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
Be ware of snow!!!!
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Felix D
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 was pretty good at written english but poor at spoken english - now I'm much better.
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Pierre A
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for it! Don't hesitate!
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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