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4.13 / 5 based on 19 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
We can find every thing we need on campus, as such as computer laboratories during the weekend, cafeterias, library ...
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Personal comments
Living with an american roommate, I have the advantage of having every thing I need.
I am pleased to see the lot of facilities for students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Some places are pretty good in Denton downtown, like bars;
I will not miss Dallas by night with its cafes and its streets.
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Academic
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...
I would have liked to know the cost of living
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This university welcomes a lot of students, even international students.
It is the best way to improve the language, to meet either local or international students, and to have an experienced abroad.
Concerning the courses, I had the possibility to choose what I wanted.
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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
Before going, try to know in what kind of residence you will go.
And also, all the things you have to buy in arriving to United States (lamps for the desk ... )
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spend more in food and in accommodations because of the price rate.
I try to spend less in the things I less need or try to reduce in the nightlife.
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
First of all, I observed my surroundings, in order to know how to react, because I did not know very well the culture.
Now, I am very at ease with students and local population.
Every day, I learn vocabularies and expressions, which help me to improve my knowledges.
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