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4.66 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Academic
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I found the Americans' standard of English to be terrible.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just how hot it can be in Williamsburg.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Work hard and play hard. Everyone else does, and seems to love it.
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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
If you can, buy a car. Makes seening the rest of the mid-Atlantic area a great deal easier than relying on public transport.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
If you are under 21, get ready for some sober nights. If you are over 21, head for the Greenleaf, or any of the Delis surrounding campus. The Frat party scene I could take or leave, but can be a good laugh.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
By far the best way to meet and interact with fellow students.
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Personal comments
Varies from hall to hall, but generally very good.
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