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4.10 / 5 based on 381 reviews
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Christine 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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I improved my english knowledge and pronunciation
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Martin H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Co-Daniels, Firehouse, Clybournes, Highdive, Soma
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Julia K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cook more often instead of eating out every day!
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“U of I great experience”
ingrid n
United States, Undergraduate
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2008
OverallBeautiful campus, great teachers, unparalleled education
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Pros
lectures, campus, professors
Cons
large classes
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Isabella P
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would choose another location, but living in an apartment was great fun.
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Personal comments
Although Urbana - Champaign is a small town, one should make sure that he or she lives near the campus.
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M H
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems to understand them. If you don't understand some words, just ask the guys to repeat it.
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