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4.16 / 5 based on 137 reviews
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Join in the activities if they interest you and do your best to communicate with your family - they often invite you along on outings you won't get at the school.
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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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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The only setback I had, was my own inhibitions about speaking French. I wish now that I had had more confidence to try the language more frequently.
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really - except bring a jacket and a backpack.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for it - I would do it again.
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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
Great program - gets quite cold in the winter - so I recommend the summer program.
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Living with a family provides more practice with the target language.
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Personal comments
I felt like a part of the family and I got exercise walking to school each day.
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Found a local bar on my walk home, quite large and accomidating - few students - great opportunity to use my language with the locals.
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