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4.22 / 5 based on 52 reviews
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Benoit B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
House because there's more space and a backyard: excellent set up to have BBQs.
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Personal comments
Big house with backyard, 1.5 miles from university, and cool roommates. Hard to find a better deal.
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Benoit B
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Cajunhouse (bar/concert) in Scottsdale, The Web Theatre (concert) in Phoenix, The Rythm Room (blues) in Phoenix, Boston's in Tempe, bars around America West Arena in Phoenix.
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Benoit B
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, only good surprises
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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
Enjoy the swimming pool
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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
Sun, palm trees, top faculty in IT Management and other fields; there's no hesitation
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Benoit B
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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Benoit B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had already spent one year in the US when I started school
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Benoit B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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