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4.31 / 5 based on 126 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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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

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Overall
I wish I had known...
I really enjoyed living an working in an international environment and my goal is now to find an internship/an entry level position to extend and fulfil this experience.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Bring your flip-flop but also your brain : the classes are hard at a graduate level.
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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
Final comments
Living on campus is a real avantage to meet people...
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the chance to have Spanish, English and Finish roomates, which enable me to communicate not only with American, but also from Europe. I also enjoyed working with Asian, American or Indian during my classes : it help me to become efficient in an international context!
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Housing
Type of housing: International House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Same as currently
Why?
Expetional experience with 3 other roomates coming from all over the world!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience