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4.43 / 5 based on 242 reviews

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anonymous
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
I could speak the language quite well, but I just wanted to get a bit more fluent in most situations, but finally I spoke a lot German when I was there because of Austrian friends in the same appartment.
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Bernhard A
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
pretty good experience, my English enhanced from day to day, it is useful to be thrown into the cold water! English improved through daily application in different situations!
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Barbara G
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take the scuba diving class..it's 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
You'll find your way around pretty easily and you'll love it!
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Petra G
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
This experience abroad changed my life!!! All I can say is: Everything is bigger in TEXAS! You will love it, for sure!!!
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Manuel A
Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cain & Abel´s Bar, and the bunches of nightblubs at 6th st. in Austin Downtown area. I miss THE LIBRARY the most... The Spider house coffee!! and Chipotle was awesome!
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Barbara S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I don't have a car and Austin is a big town, but dorms are fairly close to the business school, and overall is cheaper.
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Personal comments
I got to meet a lot of people and was great!
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