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3.97 / 5 based on 15 reviews
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Josep G
Overall
I wish I had known...
I was gonna miss it so much when coming back. 4 months is really a short time.
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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
Try to spend at least 9 months there. Otherwise you won't be able to get involved into the place, the people, the language...Americans are not too open to newcomers, so making REAL good friends takes its time.
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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
Flying within America is not too expensive compared to Europe so take advantage of your trip and fly over to California!!Great place!
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Josep G
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Don't expect to practice with native speakers outside class unless you really get the chance to make American friends over there. Most of my friends were also international students and the city has a huge Spanish-speaking community.
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Josep G
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Americans usually share rooms on campus. Quite uncomfortable: no room to study, no privacy...
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Personal comments
My scholarship included housing, otherwise it's extremely expensive, especially if you come from a public European university.
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Josep G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
didn't really like the bars around. Best choice is found in NYC which is just 45 minutes by train (and there are trains back at night).
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“Fair Start”
Olivia V
United States, Undergraduate
, 2007
Overall
There is an excellent informal training available depending on the pathway you and your mentor agree upon. There is no dearth of resources and everyone is given an opportunity to excel.
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Pros
Diversity and inclusion
Cons
Complete lack of mental health services
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“Expansive campus”
Dante F
United States,
Biology, 2026
Overall
There is plenty of research happening in various fields around you. The crux of the process is getting a foot in the door with the labs.
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Careers
Yes, there are several they offer. It is highly competitive due to the massive population of students.
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Pros
Proteomics Department
Cons
Size of classes, quality of lower level classes, structure of research opprotunities.
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