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Pontificia Universidade Catolica (PUC-RIO)

75 reviews
4.45 / 5 based on 75 reviews
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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Tudo bem!
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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because of the the current exchange rate between the U.S. and Brazil.
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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
No
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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
I would highly recommend it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Pack light.
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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
No
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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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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I value the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of housing options.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I am unable to comment about housing at this university since I arranged for my own housing during my stay.
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Dee C
Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Language, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
If you go to Rio, do not miss visiting the Carment Miranda Museum in Botafogo.
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