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3.97 / 5 based on 187 reviews
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dewi m
Parahyangan University, Bandung, Indonesia
Law, International, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
My courses was ok but the teachersometimes not really friendly,I had a very tough time when i did my thesis..oh Gush,I almost gave up whivh i did not!!Anyway, at my graduation day i step on in front and gave some critizises to the university board cause sometimes they put announcement eg: for exam etc too late
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Put more qualitive teachers and good courses, providing more sources in the library and give a student an internship opportunity providing by the university!!!!
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was living in a rent house and in Portugal I live with my parents, therefore I had this adittional expense. I spend less traveling beucase of my bike.Nightlife was quite the same, I didn't notice too many differences in the prices and we had a lot of erasmus home parties therefore was cheap.To sum up, I expended a lot more, mainly beucase I was living alone on my own and the prices are a bit higher than in Portugal.
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Housing, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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dewi m
Parahyangan University, Bandung, Indonesia
Law, International, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Because there I met so many people from around the world and i had such a great experiences.
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Personal comments
The University arranged that pretty good so tha first time i arrived i got my room, but the room to stay for one year is not a really comfortable one cause it was so small and there was no internet connection(cause i bring my own notebook) and no phone (only one phone:receiving only)for one corridor.The rest are pretty ok.
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“The Griffin”
Markus J
Netherlands, Graduate
Business Studies, 2005
OverallSince its foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer. We are free thinkers with expertise and A Broader Mind. And we work together to build a better world for people and the planet.
University with a focus on society
The world is facing major challenges, while there are growing divisions within society. This calls for science with a conscience. With our expertise, open mindedness, enterprising spirit and multidisciplinary approach, we work on developing sustainable solutions that impact society. We focus on four profile themes: Connected World, Governance for Society, Human Health and Life Sciences, and Science for Sustainability.
Unique and multidisciplinary university
VU Amsterdam is a unique university with faculties in the humanities, STEM, social sciences and medical sciences. Our education and research are closely linked. We combine our top position in research with a strong social orientation, which has resulted in an excellent international reputation. Our education and research are distinctly multidisciplinary. This is reinforced by the fact that our faculties are all located on one campus. We are a true campus university in the heart of the Zuidas Knowledge District, sharing its excellent national and international position and accessibility.
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Pros
True campus university
Cons
Parking
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Hubert K
Overall
I wish I had known...
that housing is that expensive
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
most teachers care about their students & try to help
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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
housing in Amsterdam is more expensive than in Austria; but food and going out is quite the same (not compareable to London for example).
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I enjoyed the surprises I have experienced!
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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
I enjoyed the university although there's a lot of burocracy and although the support from the teacher, it is expected from you to work on your own and learn and find things by yourself. Therefore, if you invest in your assessments, you will be sucessful.
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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
Erasmus is not only a educational experience but above all a personal experience. Try not to be close to people from your country, so that you can get in touch with people with different points of view and different lifesytles. Enjoy as much as you can the opportunity of living in the heart of Europe to travel and visit several countries from East and Center of Europe.
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