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3.58 / 5 based on 34 reviews
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Beth O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things in Albania are not nearly as expensive as in the US.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Beth O
Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure to keep all your grades and ask for elaboration on every grade received by instructors. Keep the syllabus!!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More explanation of what is expected of students from the beginning of the semester. There is a lot of "implied" instruction that may throw off visiting students.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There is no other place like it. I wish that I could have finished undergrad studies there.
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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
I was a student there 5 years ago, and now Bulgaria has modernized A LOT.The school has improved as well ( I have visited twice recently) and it is better oragnized, with nicer living conditions, etc. Be open minded while you are there, it is not for everybody.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned that I was able to easily adapt to the host langauge, but wish that I had taken a formal course in the language opnce I got there.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living with the other students from different countries (Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Moldova, etc.) was priceless.
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Personal comments
I lived in a former communist hotel that was over an all night disco.
Very interesting,.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
"Underground" is the nightclub not to be missed. "Swing" is a cute, jazzy restaurant. "Old Dublin" has the largest variety of foods, while "The Irish Pub" is the ideal place to cry over an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.
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