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3.95 / 5 based on 169 reviews
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Ana C
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
Even though you do not notice it, your language improves a lot when you are abroad. You learn slang words and sentences that you would not learn at home.
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FerryChoy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HongKong SAR, China
Management Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
There's a difference in living standard.
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Overall, Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Chiraag B
Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems whatsoever in communication since my first language is English. Its just the culture that took a little getting used to initally.
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Chiraag B
Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Be prepared to work hard. This is definitely not a party school!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Really good and motivated professors and good one-on-one face time with them too.
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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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max w
Overall
I wish I had known...
how cold it really is here...;-)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
don't expect to party
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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
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Jorge R
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The ruck in Troy, in Albany Jillians
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