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Susanne B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
own room, but still share kitchen/living room
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Personal comments
many opportunities, most dorms on campus quite ugly and expensive, better to live off campus in an appartment. i strongly recommend the melrose
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Marcos V
University of Work of Uruguay, Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
no personal recommendations
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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
It is always great to participate on international programs. Be sure to get on the right track, don't let a hard start blur a great opportunity.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
More details on the classes' content
The possibility of benefiting from non-university housing on the campus
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take warm clothes and have fun.
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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
Look at Icelandair for cheap ticket to Minneapolis Saint Paul International airport
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Michaela H
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
My favorite night spots: in Dinkytown "Blarney's" and Downtown: "Spin" and "Bella Notte"; my favorite restaurant: "Loring Pasta Bar" in Dinkytown
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year1999
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The location near downtown was excellent. Although living there was a bit more expensive and a lot more exciting, I'd choose that again anyway!
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Marcos V
University of Work of Uruguay, Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
lifestyle and opportunities.
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Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
newspaper discouont cupons for food, and always ask for student discount ON ANYTHING!!! even car insurance.
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