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Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Hungarian
Was learning Hungarian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was far more rigorous academically and therefore far less vital socially than many American schools.
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Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Almost everything is MUCH less expensive in Hungary than in the U.S., sometimes shockingly so. Of course the pay is less too.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Should have brushed up on my Hungarian-its amazing how much you forget when you atrophy in your native tongue.
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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
It's very rigorous academically and not especially social. Those used to American schools where you were rushed by frats and class was optional need not apply.
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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
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Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, 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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Boka
Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Boka
Touro College, New York, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like the atmosphere of an apartment complex-people in these houses are much closer to one another than in the U.S.
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