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brieuc2000
Overall
I wish I had known...
I think I have been abroad just at the right moment: when you are not too attached to your country and you want to go abroad.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go abroad to discover what is outside your country. You have such great opportunities to discover abroad when you are young.
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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
Don't be scared to travel (if you have any occasion to) because if you don't do it now, perhaps you won't have the occasion to do it again and you'll regret it.
Moreover, I learned much more about people (in my 2 years abroad) than my 18 years in France.
So, TRAVEL
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brieuc2000
Academic
Course recommendations
I did not really like like the dutch method to study (read the book) but finally I get used to.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More interactions with the teachers would be good, less with the books.
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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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brieuc2000
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was really pleasant to have an occasion practising the language and it improved a lot.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I think these are nearly the same prices in France and in the Netherlands
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because we had a lot of exchange with the other students from other nationalities
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Personal comments
We were in a big building (around 100 rooms) with different nationalities: it was a good way to meet new cultures and to practice languages
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Amsterdam is amazing
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