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3.85 / 5 based on 205 reviews

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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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I followed a course of the local language. It was helpful. I hope I can continue. Learning language is a nice way to learn the culture.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything in Holland is more expensive than in China
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Give students more convenience, charge less from students. Because I know in Leuven, also a university town. Everything is quite cheap for students, like sports, housing etc.
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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

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Academic
Course recommendations
Mainly local students and we, chinese students, 2 groups
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
look forward working experience in real company
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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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
chance to communicate with people from many different countries
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Personal comments
too expensive. Although I can know some people here, but we don't have a common room which we can spend some time together.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience