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Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)

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4.42 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Beause everything is cheaper!
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Wide range of courses available. Prestigious university.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Chile is a beautiful country to visit with something for everyone. If you go expecting a wild nightlife you will be disappointed though.
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
We had useful grammar classes and the fact that all the lectures where in spanish was useful. Living with a family also gave me additional practice.
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To have maximum exposure to the language and culture of the country
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I didn't have any experience with housing at the university itself.
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Katharina v
King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Bellavista is still quite nice and not too pretentious. Be careful in Suecia its pretty dangerous late at nights. If you want a cheap traditional meal why not try la vega chica.
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