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3.82 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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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.
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Agathe R
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew that the university in Springfield was the only thing in the city. There was nothing more to see or to do (one small mall). Downtown was quite small.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend to find an apartment off campus so that you are more free and it is less expensive as well. Access to sports is very good so take advantage of it! However, you need to have friends that have a car to go to the grocery store.
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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
My travels were the most amazing things during my year in the USA. I liked being in Springfield because it is a small town and it's easy to meet people.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Springfield is not an expensive city at all. Housing is less expensive than most of the cities in the USA. Nightlife was perfect for the students in terms of prices and events. I had no difficulties for food as I was with American roommates who brought me to good stores.
In Frahce, the food, housing, and nighlife is more expensive than in Missouri.
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Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Agathe R
Academic
Course recommendations
It is better to choose the courses as soon as you get there because classes are full very quickly.
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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
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Usually, housing off campus is less expensive and more comfortable. I had my own room and bathroom which is impossible to have on campus. I had more privacy and liberty than my friends who lived on campus. Living with two American girls in an apartment was a great experience.
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Personal comments
I think housing at Missouri State University is really expensive for what they offer. Depending on the houses, they don't provide a kitchen and oblige the students to have a meal plan. It is also quite old.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nighclubs: Zan, Icon.
Bars: Irish pub, The Boogies, Piano bar.
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