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Kansas State University

Kansas State University, 304 Fairchild Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1111, U.S.A., United States
4.32 / 5 based on 12 reviews.

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100% of students recommend
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Housing
4.4/5
 All experiences (12)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (6)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (6)
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4.4/5
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3.8/5
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“THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER IS VERY HELPFUL AND EXTREMELY OUTGOING.” Read Review
Mimile, France

Kansas State University review by Mimile

Review by Mimile, Université Blaise Pascal: Clermont-Ferrand II, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Translation/ Interpretation, University Agreement
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: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? MORE SPACE, MORE INDEPENDANCE
Personal comments:
UNLIKE OTHER UNIVERSITIES, THERE WAS ONLY ON CAMPUS ACCOMODATION IN DORMS
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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: Student life dominates the city
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
SAFARI JACK'S IS WITH NO DOUBT THE BEST NIGHT SPOT
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 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:
AMERICAN HISTORY WAS ONE OF THE BEST COURSES I'VE TAKEN (MARK PARILLO TEACHER)



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:
THE CHOICE OF COURSES WAS LIMITED DUE TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MY HOME UNIVERSITY (i could only study communications, science and language-related courses)

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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
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
LIVING FOUR MONTHS IN THE US CERTAINLY IMPROVE MY LEVEL OF ENGLISH. IT IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM STUDYING IT IN FRANCE WITH FRENCH-SPEAKING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
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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:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
BECAUSE THE COST OF LIFE IS HIGHER
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
LIVING IN DORMS ACTUALLY COSTS MORE THAN LIVING IN AN APARTMENT, CONTRARY TO WHAT ONE MIGHT THINK
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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...
THE COSTS
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:
LIVE OFF CAMPUS



FINAL COMMENTS

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER IS VERY HELPFUL AND EXTREMELY OUTGOING.
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