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Jessica W
Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular. Everything I knew was a great surprise.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
For students from South America, specially from my country is a really new and wonderful experience.
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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
This exchange really changed my life in very good way an now I feel that I have grown up as a person and as a professional.
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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
It let me perfectionate my french in the my field of studies.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because of the change in both countries' currencies.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
It would let me know better the native language and culture of where I am going
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience