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3.78 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Library Bar is a favorite. Also check out the Buckhorn Bar for an interesting experience.
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Cheaper than dorms!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Dorms are a mess ... avoid them at all cost.
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
The University Bookstore is a rip-off.
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Avoid the Women's Studies Department if you desire challenging courses.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
???
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The President of UW is a theif!
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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
Academic reasons
1
Culture
1
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Good education ... not an overly-stellar school.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
2
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
If you can go somewhere else, think about it.
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greatwalk
University of Wyoming, Laramie, United States
Political Science, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Good, lots of hicks though.
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