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4.00 / 5 based on 104 reviews

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Joona R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Going out/traveling at home gets boring after so many years.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Sabine A
Overall
I wish I had known...
Everything was perfect, I loved it!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't stress yourself, people are pretty laid back!
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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
Save enough money for travelling!
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dsetiabudi
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Because Australia is just cheaper than The Netherlands
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Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Manfred R
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
Very good. Although I could cope with most situations before I learned so much during my stay. The best thing for learning a language is going to a foreign country.
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Sabine A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
good possibility to share with others, enough space
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Antonia R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You are independent and have your privacy. You also get to know the country´s business practises.
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Personal comments
I heard the dormitories are pretty bad and small rooms. Also too loud. That´s why I chose to rent my own unit which was a good idea.
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