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Anna H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had know about the quality of the courses offered; accademic achievements was the only reason for me chosing this specific univeristy.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Depending of the reasons why one comes to Amsterdam, I think if it is a total experience one wants; culture; language; new country; relaxed city,I can see that Amsterdam is a good choice. For academic reasons, a native-English speaking country is a better option as level of education will subsequently be higher.
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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
There are many good sides to Amsterdam; it is a small city with a relaxed feel to it; small enough to bike around (which everyone does); and you get by in English. But to really get an understanding of what Dutch culture really is, one needs to make Dutch friends which is hard in itself and learn Dutch. That is the key.
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Stephanie S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In my host country, I have taken courses both in English and French and I have found them equally direct and informative. There is also the opportunity to take second (or third, fourth, etc.) languages and I believe these classes were very well organised.
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Filippo B
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I wish I had known...
I would have liked to learn Dutch because though everybody can speak english, I think it's nice to be able to communicate with other people in their own language.
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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
I think it's a really good University, but maybe it's too big and it's not the best to have contacts with teachers..
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Go and visit the Netherelands if you have the opportunity...you will learn about the Dutch culture and they way they think about life. It's amazing, everybody is free to do and say what he wants (according to law) without being criticized or judged. Protestant 'free will' is everywhere...and you'll love it!!
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“Happy to be in such an international community”
Ozal B
Azerbaijan, Undergraduate
Economics, 2020
Overall
I have graduated from Economics and Business faculty and therefore had Economics and Business related courses, such as Human Resources Management, Marketing and Strategy, Psychology, Micro and Macro Economics, Maths, Stats, Econometrics, Money and Banking, Finance, Accounting, International Money, Corporate Law, Organization and Management, E-business and etc. All of the courses were taught at very high level and I enjoyed staying in a community of people from overall the world
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Pros
international, high level of education, high level of life
Cons
expensive
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Christine B
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I wish I had known...
I wish I had known about the housing situation.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Nice location but it is difficult to get in touch with locals. Amsterdam is filled with internationals from all over the world, do not expect to be something special.
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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
I did experience some prejudices because I am German. That was sometimes difficult and I did not expect that. Get yourself a bicycle on the first day. Never try to drive in that city.
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Srividya B
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I wish I had known...
I wished I knew a little bit more about the history of the country itself. Although it became apparent once i started meeting and interacting with the people there, I could have had time to learn more if I had already the basic knowledge of the history/culture of netherlands.
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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
Just don't expect anything. Let yourself explore the city/university with a fresh palate.
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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
Travel a lot(plan your travel in advance), get to meet the local people, sit in a bar, sit in the main library complex..and let yourself enjoy the canals, streets, bikes, sights and sounds of amsterdam!
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