12 reviews
3.62 / 5 based on 12 reviews

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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wouldn't recommend this university. It's dark and bouring. Very expansive. No social life. Bridgeport is horrible city. Must have a car to have a life.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The worst I've ever seen.
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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

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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
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
Since university consist mostly of international students, one won't have a problem with english. Most of the professor are international too, so English is not that hard.
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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
Academic
Course recommendations
The CS/CE professors mostly very knoledgable. There are however not much to choose from.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Everything must be changed.
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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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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Life in USA is very expensive. Food on campus is super expansive and bad. Overall a lot of money will be spended (CT is expansive)
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Overall, Housing, Food, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
They raice the price $2000 per semester, plus a lot of hidden fees.
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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Less money, more privesy.
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Personal comments
The dorm is horrible, very expensive. Dirty and very noisy.
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anonymous
Ort Braude, Karmiel, Israel
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, non
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You will have to have a car to go out. There is nothing in Bridgeport, horrible place.
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