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4.10 / 5 based on 381 reviews
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Maximilian 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everybody speaks English, so if you go to the US, the language will be more or less familiar. In the first weeks I had difficulties understanding some American students (who actulally don't speak real English), but after a while I even started to think in English. The crucial thing for me was housing: If you live together with students from other countries (like in a dorm), your language skills will definitely improve much more!
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Sara S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
My dorm in the states was more expensive than at home and I wouldn't travel for weeks.
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Overall, Housing, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I had an American Bank Account, but you have to count on some charges when you transfer money form abroad.
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Matthias 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
not being afraid to talk in a different language, both in class and in social life, is the most important thing. instructors understand all kinds of accent. Local students are rather surprised about the courage and skills of international students who communicate without any timidy. by participating in class the instructor will recognize you as a foreigner but at the same time respect and appreciate your language skills.
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natascha l
Housing
Type of housing: dorm
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: sorrorety house
Why?
constant exchange with students, many official meetings
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Personal comments
first, I lived in a dorm where every first year student has to live. It was a lot of fun, I got to meet a lot of people outside sports (athletic scholarship). Second year I moved to an apartment. It was better because in the dorm the other girls were younger and not so mature, plus I had a different time management due to daily sports, conditioning and weights
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Manuela J
Overall
I wish I had known...
more about America
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
be careful with housing and contracts
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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
is not good connection between chicago and champaign and expensive
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Barbara R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
telephone: I was making calls through the internet which does not cost anything.
going out in champaign is really cheap, especially the drinks are a lot cheaper than in Austria!
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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