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University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

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4.46 / 5 based on 49 reviews
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Eduardo C
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
I had advance English before getting there, but the one thing I work on while in UCSD was my writing, which improved a lot out of writing all these reports and papers. Also my pronunciation was a bit rusty at the beginning but I got back in shape in a couple of weeks.
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mambro m
Università degli Studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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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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Maura M
University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
Very good communication between faculty and students and amongst students of all nationalities
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Cecile G
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
It went from medium to pretty good and according to americans, I am fluent now.
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Adriana F
CETYS Universidad, Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
After the second month I felt I was at home. My prononciation improved!!! Now I can communicate with no problem and at any situation.
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bingjac
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway
Engineering, Mechanical, Graduate, 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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problems, Americans speak clearly
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