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4.46 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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tn1wesoke
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to communicate with the Americans.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good university.
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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
Check out the Cosmopolitan club.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmopolitanclub2/
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tn1wesoke
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
I learned the language very easily because I didn't hang out with the people from my own country. Social life is the best way to learn.
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tn1wesoke
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives more freedom and don't have to pay for the meal plan.
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Personal comments
It was not difficult to find an apartment. The are plenty of them available.
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tn1wesoke
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The beer was much cheaper and I travelled a lot.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall, Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Second hand furnitures and almost new furnitures from dumpster.
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tn1wesoke
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
All the bars on Main Street are packed with students during the week. Don't miss the football games.
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Francisco M
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
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