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4.35 / 5 based on 354 reviews
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Living at home with mom and dad was much cheaper. The cost of living abroad was expected and anticipated.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't overindulge in shopping!
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Having a intercambio made my experience much easier. I was dissappointed that we were not integrated with the Spanish students more often.
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have gone on my own and applied directly to the University....I would have saved a fortune!
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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
University of Albany is expensive....The host University of Polytechnic is mad cheap! Apply direct if you can.
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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
Travel when you can...meet as many people as you can. Enjoy the local food and culture.
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
69 Monkeys great club
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Kyle L
University of Albany, Albany, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was cheap and clean. Great location...about a 5 min walk from everything!
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