6 reviews
4.77 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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Sophie M
Overall
I wish I had known...
Just try it!!!
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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
It couldn't be better but it is a huge challenge.
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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
Great experience but it is very important to be prepared and maybe to have prior friends or contacts in the area who will be able to help at the beggining.
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Sophie M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independence, confort
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Personal comments
great balance between the relaxing Great balance between the Florida lifestyle and the rigors of academic study.
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Sophie M
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
Some difficulties at the beggining when I had to buy a car or to find an apartment but after one year I am almost bilingual.
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Sophie M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Orlando, Florida with all the recreation centers and all the cultural and social events of the Tampa Bay area
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Sophie M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
life is more expensive than in France
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Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No, just be awared that studying abroad is an investment!
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Sophie M
Academic
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