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3.98 / 5 based on 259 reviews

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Joana O
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You have to be good at english, otherwise, forget!
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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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Joana O
Academic
Course recommendations
European studies courses are great!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No...perhaps a whide range of language courses
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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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Joana O
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Good, made me learn some dutch
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Joana O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because housing was the double of the amount spent at home, and at the supermarket prices were high!
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
SAve in advance!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
Very good but litle expensive
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Joana O
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
Personal comments
siezo (cafe) Paard van Troye (best club), HAvana...
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