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4.31 / 5 based on 126 reviews

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Nikoloz S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, 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...
the electricity plugs are diferent.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great University, great place to live in. Offers great sports. facilites
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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
LA, Santa Barbara and other city´s of California are great. Don´t miss them.
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
USA offers great personal and student life experience. It´s totally diferent from Europe, and that´s why I wanted to go there, to study everything, to live and enjoy this opportunity.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It´s near the campus and students are able to meet and comunicate better with each other.
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Personal comments
Villa Alvarado is a on-campus apartment facility provided by SDSU, it nice and clean. And provides a great oportunity to exchange student for his/her further integration.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience