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4.46 / 5 based on 49 reviews
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bingjac
Overall
I wish I had known...
You need a car to go around!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Perfect location, good academic staff, good courses
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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 can recommend it!
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Maura M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
For increased sense of self-dependence, living in the real world.
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Personal comments
International House at UCSD was amazing- it MADE my experience the once-in-a-lifetime year that it was.
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Eduardo C
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It would give me the privacy and independence i need.
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Personal comments
I live in the UCSD International House,
with all the international students, an outstanding experience
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bingjac
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Convenient, made a lot of friends,
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Personal comments
Quite expensive, difficult to get a place at International house, but very good living environment for exchange students
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mambro 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the athmosphere is very international and you end up staying with international students so it's not a full-immersion in the American society
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mambro m
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is really cheap, on the other hand housing is very expensive (about 900$ on campus and 600$ off campus for a single room)
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Housing, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You can use credit card almost everywhere
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