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4.17 / 5 based on 138 reviews
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Shahira H
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The system in America requires consistent work. However, as an international student, it leaves very little time for travel.
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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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Martina Z
Overall
I wish I had known...
That laptop is very useful
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try it, you will not regret it!
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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
Share a car with someone (no public transport, or very limited in LA), share a furnished apartment with someone (share the costs)
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pauline
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Americans are NOT the monsters or the idiots they are made to be.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
My department was the best, but I can´t talk about other departments.
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Joonhyuck N
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Actually, I had a little hard time in the beginning, however, through my friends and study, I don't have it anymore.
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pauline
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
LA is cheaper than Barcelona, except for housing.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Look for grants before you get loans. They are everywhere.
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Salsafanatic
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There is no way to learn a language better than when you´re living, working and studying in this country.
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