77 reviews
4.41 / 5 based on 77 reviews
Useful |
0
Megumi L
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Rumor, Venu, Osushi (restaurant), Wonderbar, Dillon's (restaurant), Newbury street cafes etc.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Megumi L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Better cost/quality of living
Read more >
Useful |
0
Megumi L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
High cost of living
Read more >
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
Megumi L
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
Useful |
0
Megumi L
Overall
I wish I had known...
Places to go out.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Prepare for the cold
Read more >
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
Boston is a great student city, but make sure you are prepared for the tough winter weather.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Megumi L
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional