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4.46 / 5 based on 49 reviews
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Gregory N
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I applied to International House, but didn't get in. Staying there was definitely my first choice.
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Personal comments
Not easy to find housing in a city you're not familiar with.
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Adriana F
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
On Broadway, Ole Madrid, Pacific Beach and everywhere in Down Town!
Cafe lulu is great!
La Jolla, you can't miss it!
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Adriana F
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
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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Cecile G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Phone, expensive in the US.
Housing, expensive too
When you are abroad you party and travel more than at home so-> expensive
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Overall, Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Maura M
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very good communication between faculty and students and amongst students of all nationalities
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Gregory N
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Happy hour on Fridays at Rock Bottom in La Jolla; PB and Gaslamp in weekends. Activity not to miss: surfing.
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