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4.23 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, CHIJMES, ChinaBlack and New Bar Asia are all excellent night spots. Hawker stalls all over town also offer varied and affordable food.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very good location, well equiped with ammenities. Close to canteens.
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Personal comments
Very inexpensive, good quality. Location is convenient and peaceful.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The Singaporean currency is much weaker than the USD, CAN and Euro
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Knowing Mandarin really helps communication with the Chinese Singaporeans
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Excellent environment and lots of social events
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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
Singapore is an excellent and inexpensive travel hub for other countries. Be sure to check out Tiger Airways, for example.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most Singaporeans speak English, however knowing one of the other official languages (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) may help you interact with the locals much better
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