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Shanghai International Studies University

No. 550 Dalian Road (W) Shanghai 200083, China
3.69 / 5 based on 6 reviews.

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60% of students recommend
6 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (6)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
3.8/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
3.9/5
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“ask questions to the chinese! they can help you improve your language...” Read Review
gcp81, Mexico

6 reviews of Shanghai International Studies University

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HOUSING    
by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? its inside the university
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
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 comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
the university is improving with their teachers



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Chinese
Was learning Chinese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Chinese
How much did you improve your Chinese?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
need to study a lot, not easy but good to learn it
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EXPENSES    
by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no tips in the restaurants!!
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OVERALL    
by Guillermo, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Language, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
noup
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
its good if you go and lear chinese.. also can be fun just to go and "know" china, depends on each person!



FINAL COMMENTS

ask questions to the chinese! they can help you improve your language...
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