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4.13 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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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
It has been great, no problem at all
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Life is NYC is very expensive, as well as in Caracas, my home city
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Rent is very high
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Academic
Course recommendations
Wider selection, more job related services
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Wider selection, more job related services
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That there was going to be an economic crisis, I would have delayed my trip for a year
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
NYU must enhance their job assesment for garduate students
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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
My experience here has been whole and fulfilling. I have done what I dreamed of doing and hope it will help me progress in my life
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Gigis Cafe, great Pizzas,BYOB, very cheap
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to have my independence,, plus I'm married, and NYU doesn't offer acomodation facilities for young married couples, unless they both are enrolled on NYU courses
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