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Magnus P
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
Go there. UCLA is a beautiful place in the middle of a metropolis.
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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
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Do not take a language course.Better take a summer session .You will learn the language anyway.
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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!there are lots of interesting laces to go(carmel,san francisco,san diego baja...)
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Javier M
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
Although English is not my mother tongue, I started studying it when I was six, and I had lived before in the US. Also, being in an international environment contributed to the fact that the English used was very understandable. I had no language problems at all.
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cserra
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
When you stablish any kind of relation with other international students, you can improve your english as well as the fluency of your speaking. Moreover, the classes can give you the opportunity to increase your levels of comprenhension with that language.
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Shahira H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My favourite nightspot is a bar in Westwood village that is very relaxing after a long, hard day. The students here call it brewcos.
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Javier M
Academic
Course recommendations
William Cockrum, Robert Foster and George Geis' courses were one of the bests I have ever had.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The workload was high, but challenging. However, some of the courses could be better structured, so students could manage their time better.
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