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4.56 / 5 based on 298 reviews
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Maria T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The university expenses were 4x than at home.
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Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
use $1 bills only.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Were not that good. I left and met with the other students instead.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The real experience is intangible.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Urban legends pertinent to the country
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
the treasure are the people!
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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
never travel alone. never have your passport on you. say you're Canadian, not American.
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Languages
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
immersion makes you learn faster than you thought.
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Housing
Type of housing: On board
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I made friends with the students and locals. My housing was very far from where they would go/hang-out.
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Personal comments
There is politcal/class tension. It is best to be aware and respectful.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You really need to make friends with students and locals. I don't think there were names to these places.
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