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3.95 / 5 based on 169 reviews

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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
trips are expensive, and there is a lot things more expensive in the US. why not include books?
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
cost saving=buy a cheap car
don't take meal plans but cook yourself
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Overall
I wish I had known...
i would liked to have known that not all available courses are offered every time, so send an accurate list instead of the entire academic guide
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
do more social activities with exchange students, and involve them more in domestic student live
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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

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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
more freedom, cheaper than campus, meet other people, instead of having your own room
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Personal comments
good landlords, and good off-campus living internet site that is linked to the university, so trustworthy
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
local bars are fun: The Ruck, elda's, in albany there is jillians
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