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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everybody speaks English but with out speaking Dutch it is not easy to find a desent job
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Bureaucracy in this country in general is huge. Also at the uni.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Depends on what you are use to. I find it hard to cope with the low contact to academic advisors and important information in general
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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
Be prepared to pay a lot for bad accommodation. Make use of the weekends to travel and see a lot.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Groningen has a lot to offer when it comes to night life. There are plenty of happy hours for students and fine bars to visit. To mention a few of the best: The Three Sisters, Rhumba, Sally O'Briens and Moly Malones
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Housing
Type of housing: Room (private)
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to choose my house mates if I am to live with strangers for a longer period.
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Personal comments
Accommodation is a problem in Groningen. The rooms are expensive and few. If you choose to stay on campus it is often loud, crazy, dirty and expensive.
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