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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
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Housing
Type of housing: student dorm
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: student dorm
Why?
because of the contacts to other exchange students
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Personal comments
The guesthouse is definitely too expansive compared to the provided quality. However, the Erasmus atmosphere there was great and I would again live there.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The study is time consuming but not so difficult as it is sometimes mentioned. If you study regularly than it will not be a problem to pass. The university itself is well organized and student friendly.
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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
It was an amazing experience. Everything you read about exchange semester is true! You will not be disappointed. The main advantage is that you get in contact with people from all over the world and that network could be very useful in future. In addition, you can find "best friends".
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
After all, I improved my speaking English and I learned some Dutch
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items