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3.95 / 5 based on 169 reviews
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Luigi S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent less than at home because basically there's nothing cool to do except if you have plenty of time to go and visit NY and Boston,but unfortunately I had to study a lot here
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Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Wal-mart is great.Good stuffs for a bunch of bucks!
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Louise B
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
good idea to buy a car. Travel as much as you can, good opportunities to do so.
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Claudius E
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
The best thing u can do to learn a language is to go abroad.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Everyday life in the US was more expensive in general. Of course, I traveled more, since I wanted to see the country.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cost saving tips: don't take a meal plan; cook for yourself. Grab discounts in supermarket (buy a lot). Live off-campus. Do not smoke (cigarettes are really expensive
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Jonas S
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
Nothing is better than a sleazy pizza in Pizza Bella.
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max w
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
little old buildings, food got stolen from the fridge
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