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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
That was very intersting to learn from the cultural differences. As a matter of fact, I was sharing my house with students from other countries
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Personal comments
I think the idea to put students from different cultures and backgrounds was a great one. However, I would be a bit critic about the Student Office which took always a long time to make reparations when problems ccured
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Paddy O'rian was the best pub I went to.
Rock'It and Vat 69 were the greatest discos of Leeuwarden!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Know more about the oraganisation of of there
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
As the Netherlands is a small country it makes it easier to travel...however, the trains are very expensive. That's why I recommend to buy a 'Korting Kart' which allows to have dscounts!
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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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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
I found it great that I was able to learn Dutch. For me it was very important to learn the language of the country I staid in
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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