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University of Kentucky (UKY)

24 reviews
4.32 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
due to the quality of the courses, I had not as much spare time, as if I would have continued studying at my home university. calling cards are expensive everywhere and fresh food is nearly unaffordable within the US.
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Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
courses are very difficult to pass.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
no
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
no
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
1
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
the quality of the courses
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
visit new york! skip memphis!
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
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:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
as all Austrians learn English for 9 years at least in school, there shouldn't be any problems
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was the cheapest and neatest solution.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
as above. there is a possibility to live on campus but this is more expensive
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Ulrich R
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Graduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
there are hundreds of spots around the campus. just walk around.
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