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3.98 / 5 based on 20 reviews

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weichuanfu
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: on campus first year only, off campus thereafter
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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

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weichuanfu
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
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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weichuanfu
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
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
my overall language and communicational skills advanced to a level comparable to locals in the community
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weichuanfu
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Commuter college, high Asian student population
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
keep yourself updated on important information, do not rely on help by international office
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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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weichuanfu
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items