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Ohio State University (OSU)

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA, United States
3.97 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
Today there are more than 170 undergraduate majors, 122 Master's programs, and 98 doctorate programs. U.S. News & World Report for 1997 ranked The Ohio State University's academic reputation 14th among national public universities.


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85% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
3.4/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
3.9/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.7/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“Get involved in social events, sport events and don`t feel bad to ask for any kind of help. Also, if you want to develop in your profession, the professors will surely help you if you know what you want.” Read Review
mikloskaroly, Hungary

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Review by Miklos, University of Kaposvar, Kaposvar, Hungary
Agricultural Sciences, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Proximity to Facilities, ability to meet people
Personal comments:
The manager of the apartment was extremely helpful and friendly, great memories I have of that time period.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I developed mostly in specific fields of the language such as biology and agricultural sciences. I also had the opportunity to improve my presenting skills
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
I wish I had a better financial background at the time, which would have allowed me to spend more time with social activities.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
You have to be open-minded and outgoing, social to really get the most out of the experience. It is absolutely worth it seeing such a huge and well-organized university.



FINAL COMMENTS

Get involved in social events, sport events and don`t feel bad to ask for any kind of help. Also, if you want to develop in your profession, the professors will surely help you if you know what you want.
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