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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
The Asian Institute of Technology is, as its name indicates, international. Thus many nationalities from Asia (Thailand, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, etc.) were studying and teaching there. It was difficult to understand all the different accents in the beginning, but after one month you hear only English and
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Thailand is just more inexpensive than Europe in all aspects.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't lose your digital camera. There it is also expensive, though less than in Europe.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Take what you like.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No, all surpises (good and bad) were rewarding and sometimes challenging.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The strength of this university is its international flair, which makes it a great place to learn and meet people.
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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
If you want to discover Asia, Thailand is a very good departure point to discover all the countries around. It is crucial to be prepared, so get good guidebooks and phrase books, such as Lonely Planet. Talk to people and meet locals.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Use the Lonely Planet guidebook, talk to people and you will discover a lot of nice places to go. My favourites Chatuchak market for good buys, Ko Chang for quiet beaches, Vegetarian Festival on Phuket for good food.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Better contact with fellow students
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Personal comments
There are different types of accommodation available, standard, air-conditioned or not, student village, etc. Good variety, though waiting lists might be long for some accommodations.
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