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3.75 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Academic
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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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
On my side, I had no language problem, but colleagues from some Asian countries had lots of problems with English.
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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would have wished to know that people valued gifts from Africa, I would have carried many, but I didn't know.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
For those who want a quiet school life and really study, Williams is the place. it is quit rural and have a community touch. People in the community knew us before we reported, it was lovely to feel accepted.
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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
Always take a trip to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The summer School helped some of us to have that wonderful experience. Boulder City is beautiful and the Rockies are marvellous.
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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Standard of living is high in host country.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Shopping can be tempting. Avoid unplanned trips to the malls.
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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There is more freedom and choice of what you want to do.Shared kitchen and other facility sharing was at times a problem.
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Personal comments
The CDE house accomodation was very good. it was an all comprising house where you do not need to go out especially in Winter. However, sharing a kitchen with male students was a problem. They did not want to keep the kitchen tidy. More often than not I ended up doing the clean up of the mess. otherwise i enjoyed every bit of my CDE life and shared experiences with my classmates. Sometimes too much of being together created gender clash, but we could handle it when it showed its face.
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Elizabeth G
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Willams Inn when there were visiting musicians, The Berkshire mall for shoppers, Spring Street, Scchool parties, Apple picking, Bowling trips and many more.
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