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4.46 / 5 based on 63 reviews
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Susana M
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
People are really open to students coming from all over the world, so I never really felt like a foreigner in spite of not being a native speaker
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Susana M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I didn't live by myself at home
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Overall, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Medical insurance is mandatory, so be prepared to get one
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Susana M
Overall
I wish I had known...
How cold it is in Iowa!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think that academically speaking it is a really good choice for graduate programs.
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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
I would try to travel as much as I could, I'd have liked to see more places but I didn't have time
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Susana M
Academic
Course recommendations
Any course taught by Steve Duck. He's great!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It allows you to be independent
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Personal comments
There is an adsheet where you can find a lot of different offers
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For grad students there aren't a lot of options unfortunately. Probably the Deadwood or Joe's place if you don't like posh environments. Otherwise, nothing
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