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Frederic W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Going abroad for exchange is by far the best solution to become fluent in a foreign language.
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Frederic W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
When doing an exchange, one gets to know many people, so one goes out more often. Singapore is also a good place to travel around in very cheap South-East Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand...
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Only currency exchange-rate sometimes gives valuable extra-purchasing power.
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Frederic W
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there are no moskitos in Singapore, that the water is clean to drink. Before going, a doctor recommended me to take a moskitos nest and some medicine to drink the water. No use! Singapore is so clean!!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to mix with local students, that means do not always stay with your international friends. The local you get to know will bring you many interesting things (culture, good advice, good spots...)
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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 not really worth visiting in itself; but it is a good place to travel from: First tip, cambodia and the temples in Angkor, second tip, Koh Tarutao, a Thai island.
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Frederic W
Academic
Course recommendations
Do not hesitate to take high level courses in Engineering and Science when it is your majour.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Give more personal work (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering)
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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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Frederic W
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment Sharing
Why?
If I would go again to Singapore, I would not be a student at the National University of Singapore and therefore I would not be eligible for the students' residence I stayed at last year.
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Personal comments
Very convenient because of efficient shuttle bus service. Good place to meet many other exchange students.
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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: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You should definitively not miss the Chocolate Buffet at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore. The New Asia Bar, at the top floor of the Swiss Hotel near the Esplanade is the trendiest night spot.
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