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Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen

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3.98 / 5 based on 322 reviews
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Just needed to save more money for travelling!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It is a good university if you want to work in groups A LOT, and if you want a little free time as well. But the overall experience was very positive, as you are working side-by-side with students from all walks of life.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
Groningen is a fantastic student city, and you MUST have a bike ... its definitely a requirement :-) . You will have a fantastic time if you go here, and don't be afraid to get involved with everything you can!
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Pretty simple courses, but you learn a lot with the surroundings!
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
SOO much group work, which is great experience, but hard coming from a host university that barely uses it.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Everyone speaks English, but it is nice to really immerse yourself into the local culture and learn a little Dutch. I joined a volleyball club, with all Dutch players, and am learning a lot! I recommend joining any type of club within the University!
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Have done more extracurricular activities, hense more costs! But it's worth it!
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Eurolines has special offers for traveling, and trips within the international offices have special deals.. and don't forget about low-cost airlines in Europe!
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: International House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The experience living with other international students is fantastic! You meet people from all over the world, and make awesome friends.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The housing is most always international, and there are houses spread throughout the city. They range in cleanliness and cost..
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Christina C
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Of course check out the Three Sisters.. good for a coffee, a drink or even dancing! Plus Molly's and Sally's for the international nights.
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