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davidams
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A bit disappointing as I've not been able to improve my language skills. Not technical enough.
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Andri W
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
Boosts anyone's abilities in slang, Santa Barbara has it's own slang words that one need to know: narly, shady etc.
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Andri W
Housing
Type of housing: Roomsharing
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I did both, family and independent housing. With both I had great luck, the best however was to live with US roomates near campus, in Isla Vista, perfect environment.
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Personal comments
Housing is extremly expensive in Santa Barbara, 3 bedroom apartment ran up to $3400 per month
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davidams
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Main Street in Santa Barbara, and sea shore. Some event not to miss as a rodeo, and waterfalls
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davidams
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You are inside a student environment with people with the same age than you.
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Andri W
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Q's bar downtown, Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista - there is so much do get the party on.
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