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4.25 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it is cheaper and you have your own room. You do not need to share it with somebody else. but it is very good to meet people at the beginning and to be introduced to american or other international students. when you come in the middle of the year ( january), it is easier to have a room arranged so this is the easiest solution.
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Personal comments
the dormitories for international are pretty bad (kind of a shame!!). the cleanliness is really awful. But they just built new dorms so you have to check that. The area is not safe because of the campus location downtown.
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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, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Secret's in the city
richbrau
ticky bops
catch 22
bandito's
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
don't go in the dorms or check before
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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
buy a car and sell it when you leave
this city is not very safe for a girl when she does not have a car and lives on campus : different from europe
be careful about it
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Academic
Course recommendations
take graduate classes too if you can, the level is better
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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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was very good to improve my english and to be in a foreign country is the best way to learn and speak the local language. and it's really motivating because you need to be fluent in your daylife
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because housing and food are more expensive. there is no real student advantage when you travel compared to europe (no 12-25 years train card for example or this kind). usually means of transportation are expensive and the best way is to have your own car
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Housing, Overall, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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