24 reviews
3.82 / 5 based on 24 reviews
Useful |
0
Agathe R
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At first, it was difficult to get used to the American accent, especially with the teachers. Finally, I got used to it after one month and I had no difficulties to interact with the teachers and American students as well as International students.
Read more >
Useful |
0
anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished I stayed a year instead of half a year.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you have the change, you should defenedly go. It will be one of the best times in your live.
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
GEOCELL
GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, KYRENIA, Cyprus
Management Science, Undergraduate, TRANSFER
Housing
Type of housing: RENTED
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
THE DORMS WERE CROWDED AND NOISY...
Read more >
Personal comments
The facilities, location were great. The food court and the dorms facilities could be upgraded. The teaching quality and staff quality were satisfying.
Read more >
Useful |
0
anonymous
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
Communicating was pretty easy. The only minor problem I had was speaking the language in the first weeks. This was because you hardly speak English in the Netherlands.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Agathe R
Academic
Course recommendations
It is better to choose the courses as soon as you get there because classes are full very quickly.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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
Useful |
0
anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living is higher in Springfield compared to Groningen in The Netherlands.
Read more >
Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
en 
English
Español
Français