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4.32 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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Juergen A
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think New Zealand is a good place if you want to improve your English. Although it's language-wise not as good as in the UK for example, you get used to many different accents which might be helpful later on!
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Juergen A
Academic
Course recommendations
At postgraduate level you are expected to work three hours at home for each hour you spend in lectures/seminars, so be careful not to choose to many courses.
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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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subreena b
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Basically due to currency as Indian rupees value is less than NZ dollars.At home many of these were shared with family members but in host country i was by my own.
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Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Some savings are must even if one earns very less in host country as one never knows when one may be in need of funds due to any emergencies.
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subreena b
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
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
Dinning at sky city hotel on top is really very enjoyable experience at night.
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Edoardo C
Overall
I wish I had known...
Great place and University. Go.
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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
Small and great University
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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
Go. All the rest will come easy
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Juergen A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Flat sharing is the cheapest option and also the best way to get in contact with locals.
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