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Aalborg Universitet (AUC)

408 reviews
3.86 / 5 based on 408 reviews
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
The University made an effort ot teach foreign strudents Danish, which was helpful. I was also able to take courses in Frencha nd English which I found nice.
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Almost everything in Denmark is more expensive. This was a huge problem for me though.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Shop a cheaper grocery stores and buy a bicycle instead of using the bus.
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I learned a lot but I think that is part of the experience.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
It is a good university, but I would have like to stay for an entire year.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Denmark is great for travelling, it is centrally located. Just remember to go before it gets cold (Nov), and before all your work is due.
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
The social sciences are not the strogest area for this University. The courses probably would have been better if I was in the sciences.
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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
The range of courses needs to be expanded.
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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
Overall
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The downtown has some interesting bars. Other than there there is not many places to go.
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tkoe
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The campus is really quiet at night. It is better to live closer to the centre of the city.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The accomodation is a little expensive. It would be cheaprer to find accomodation on your own.
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