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The City University of New York (CUNY)
The City University of New York, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, U.S.A, New York City, United States
3.70 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
Description:
The City University of New York (CUNY), situated in one of the world's pre-eminent cities, is the largest urban university in the United States and its third-largest public university system. Some 200,000 students are enrolled for degrees on 20 campuses in all five boroughs of New York City. Another 150,000 students take adult and continuing education courses.
72% of students recommend
30 reviews
30 reviews of The City University of New York
HOUSING
by Katja, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Education, Secondary, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? CUNY does not provide housing on campus; you shouldn't live all by yourself - family: new friends, care, low costs! maybe later own apartment!!
Personal comments:
no living on campus - you have to look for housing by yourself! take your time - expensive!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Alvaro, ,
Engineering, Civil, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I prefer to home-study or library This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Katja, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Education, Secondary, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
talk to teachers/professors - they really want to help you!!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
?? This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Katja, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Education, Secondary, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
My friends are amazed. I know, I could have learned much more. I didn't take any language classes, would have been good though! Spend time in front of TV/radio and with native speakers; tell them to correct you whenever you make a mistake - "only" way to get better?!? This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Katja, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Education, Secondary, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
bad exchange rate, plus USA and esp. NYC are very very expensive!! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
health insurance - although never needed, Diners Club Credit Card provides you with good health insurance without extra costs!! food on the street is less expensive (even McDonalds is more expensive!) - eg. HotDogs in Financial District $1 - Times Square $2 !! China Town: Food sold on the street (fried rice, fried noodles, egg rolls,..) for $ 1 !! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Katja, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Education, Secondary, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
How to deal with 'going home again'?!? You'll have to leave friends! Think about what you would do, if you would want to stay and not to go back to your home country again!! In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I went to Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn. A wonderful wonderful campus - the Atlantic ocean on three sides of the campus and own beach!!! - however probalby a long commute!! FINAL COMMENTS
If you want to do sightseeing, shopping etc. do it during off-seasons! Do travelling during off-seasons (tickets can be twice as expensive if not bought in advance or/and for the main season)! The countries may be similar, however they are not. Everything is different; eg. water, air, washing machines, doors/locks, pasta, ..... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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