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4.62 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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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
The Mid Western US-English is very clear to understand, not like in Texas or New York at all.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things tended to be generally cheaper at that time than at home (low US$ exchange rate)
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Nightlife, Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Taco Bell is dirt cheap and kind of healthy. University meal plans are a go.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Your advisors are a great source of help
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
How much a stay abroad really changes you.
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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
They are really really good and well equipped and have a ton of money for reaserch, but don't go there for the culture or nightlife.
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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
Local people know little but are very interested in other cultures. They are warm and open, easily inviting you over. Try to make friends with your profs (it doesn't take much) and they will even invite you for dinner. It was a great place to really get into the science without too many distractions.
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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
Personal comments
There weren't really all that many places to choose from...
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was the perfect location and a great place to make friends.
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