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4.05 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Laurent N
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent less for food because pizzas are cheaper than beef, and i did't spend much for travelling b/c planes were very cheap.
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Housing, Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It might prove hard to get money from your French bank at the beginning, it indeed takes time.
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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
I ovviously improved my language skills very quickly.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Its hard to eat correctly in St Louis unless you spend a lot of money.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Nothing special to add
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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
It's a terrific opportunity to travel across America (I have been to Florida, Oklahoma, Illinois, Tennessee...)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Avoid political science, it's to easy. Prefer business studies, much harder and better
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Exams are way too easy
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To have another experience
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Personal comments
It was a typical on-campus acomodation, therefore with its assets and disavantages
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