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Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)

Arnhem-Nijmegen University of Professional Education, P.O Box 5375, 6802 Ej Arnhem, THE Netherlands
3.94 / 5 based on 258 reviews.

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88% of students recommend
258 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (258)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (66)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (132)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (48)
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3.4/5
 2 stars (12)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“I advice each student to spend tim in amother country. this is a great experience where you will learn a lot of things” Read Review
huys, Belgium

Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen review by Huys

Review by Huys, Facultés Universitaires Catholiques de Mons, Mons, Belgium
Business Studies, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why? because the accomodation in Arnhem is very expensive. i could not afford an apartment or flat
Personal comments:
Good except the fact that we have to contract the room for sith months and we have to pay six months in advance.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Plaza cafe and aspen valley in the Korenmarkt
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I am studying international logistics, not marketing. so two courses of international marketing is stupid



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
teachers who are speaking a better english

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
It is very great for a Belgian student to find a place where it is possible to improve English and Dutch
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
because the life in Holland is more expensive than in belgium
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No. I don't have any surprise
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
There is a great atmosphere and it is very pleasant to live.



FINAL COMMENTS

I advice each student to spend tim in amother country. this is a great experience where you will learn a lot of things
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