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Federico Santa María
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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM)

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Casilla 110-V, Valparaíso, Chile, Valparaiso
3.91 / 5 based on 12 reviews.

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90% of students recommend
12 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (12)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
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“Chile is an exciting country to visit, and Valparaiso a boheme city with a great atmosphere. You will find in this country the driest desert, green valleys, snowy mountains (the Andes), lakes that are so big they have waves, volcanoes, and icebergs. Plenty to see, great people, all within a reasonable price. Time management will be important though since Uni provides many facilities but also demands a high quality of feedback (essays, exams, presentations). Overall: great experience, both pe...” Read Review
gfprovid, Australia

12 reviews of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

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HOUSING    
by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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: Apartment/House
Why? There are pretty good apartments, in terms of cost and facilities, around Vina del Mar (City next to Valparaiso), with parks, shopping malls, and beaches.
Personal comments:
In general, rent is much cheaper in Chile than Sydney. There are many apartments surrounding, not only the university campus, but around the coastline of the region.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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:
Calle Errazuriz in Valparaiso has many cafe-concert. My favourite was "La Piedra Feliz" which had a variety of live music (salsa, tango, rock) and great cocktails. Renaca (20 minutes from Uni) has one of the best nightlife in Chile.
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ACADEMIC    
by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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:
This university has a strong Engineering background, and has only recently included other alternative courses for students. However, the quality of the Engineering courses is outstanding.



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:
Increase the amount of exchange students.

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by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
My parents are from Chile, therefore Spanish is in many ways a native language to me.
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EXPENSES    
by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Life spending in Chile is much cheaper than Sydney (Or perhaps Sydney is an expensive city to live in).
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The use of photocopy is impressive, since it is relatively expensive to buy first hand textbooks. However, during the first 2 weeks of the semester, many senior students sell their textbooks much cheaper than the market price.
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OVERALL    
by Gabriel, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Engineering, Computer, 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...
Although my spanish was fluent, chileans do tend to speak very fast...so be aware of their slang and body language.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
I highly recommend this university for any engineering or business course.The campus is one of the most beutiful buildings in the region, with an ocean view only comparable to the presidencial palace in Recreo. It is very diffucult for local students to get admitted and even more difficult to survive inside. However, you do feel a sense of knowledge and professional development afetr finishing a course in UTFSM.



FINAL COMMENTS

Chile is an exciting country to visit, and Valparaiso a boheme city with a great atmosphere. You will find in this country the driest desert, green valleys, snowy mountains (the Andes), lakes that are so big they have waves, volcanoes, and icebergs. Plenty to see, great people, all within a reasonable price. Time management will be important though since Uni provides many facilities but also demands a high quality of feedback (essays, exams, presentations). Overall: great experience, both personal and professional!!
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