205 reviews
3.85 / 5 based on 205 reviews

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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
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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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to learn Dutch. It would be rather a pity to I that after staying here for several years without speaking the language of this 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
Well, though I did have some difficulte times here, I do enjoy my life here in this university, and in this city, through which I have learned a lot to sharpen my academical skills and shape my characters.
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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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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most people in the Netherlands speak English more or less, and I picked up languages quite well too. I thus do not have the problems communicating with them here. :)
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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?

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anonymous
China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience