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3.84 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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Sharon C
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It would be a bit nicer to have a bit more contact with lecturers in smaller groups. All classes are lectures and in groups anywhere from 20 to 200 students.
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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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Sharon C
Overall
I wish I had known...
Getting into Bangor is difficult without a car as buses stop running at 6 and arent very frequent, but they are free. Make loads of friends and theyll be more than happy to show you around.
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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
Make an effort to get involved and youll have the time of your life, but no one is going to do it for you.
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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
Take advantage of the international student trips but dont forget the trips advertised to american students too. As a student you can apply too, and it gives you a chance to meet people from all over the States and visit places you wouldnt get to see otherwise.
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Sharon C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home i live with my parents, and there are many more entertainment facilities in Southampton than in Orono. Local telephone calls were free in Maine.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Sharon C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although taught in English and living in an English speaking country I was suprised at some of the differences in the language use, and the difficulty people had understanding me. Everyone was really friendly and we all enjoyed learning about the differences. There were never any real problems that couldnt be overcome.
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Sharon C
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
On campus student life much better
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Personal comments
The accommodation is quite big and there are lots of facilities whichever hall you are in and in the apartments that i was in. Most people have a room mate, and its easy to make friends.
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Sharon C
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Not many night spots, mostly restaurants that open late like Margaritas in Orono or some of the bigger restaurants in Bangor, the nearest city. The local nightclub Ushuias was cramped and the music was a bit different but you always have a good time. Oronokas is another rest5aurant that hosts the oronoka party for the international student service. With a complete mix of cultures its fantastic and better if you participate by providing music from your home country.
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