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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
Don't panic, the secretary for international students are very helpful.
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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
Everybody speaks English, at least in Amsterdam, so that shouldn't held you back.Be patient, Dutch people plan everything with agenda's!!! but the international student community is great. Lot's of parties in student houses :)
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Academic
Course recommendations
Once you pass the English test, you have a personal interview to choose courses!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
For Spanish students, get ready for the European way of university studies!
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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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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
Tried to practice Dutch but everybody keept answering in English!!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home lived with my parents.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy books at second-hand stores or take them out of the library!!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You get to meet other international students
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Personal comments
Very limited housing via UVA so apply on time!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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 social experience
Personal comments
Rembrandtplein is full of places to go out, so is Leidseplein
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