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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, everything was well explained on the University/GuestHouse website or through former exchange students from my Home University.
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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
Maastricht University is a great University and is very International. It's one of the best, if not the best University in The Netherlands and beside studies there is still room to have lot of fun!
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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 advice: don't take a taxi from Amsterdam airport to Maasticht!!!(some people did), it will be dreadfully expensive. Think first about the train. There are also Maastricht Airport and Brussels airport that are quite close.
-Don't be shy and you will meet so many nice people and have a great experience.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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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
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All the courses were thaught in english and an important personal work was required every week including readings, papers, projects and presentations. This was a good way to really improve my english and to make it more practical than the english learnt in France or during occasional travels.
About the local language, it's not essential the speak Ducth to live in Maastricht, at least for the University. In addition, most of the Ducth people are bilingual which makes evereday live easier for exchange students. For instance many German students study there as regular students but most of them don't speak Dutch. Nevertheless it's always pleasant to learn some words and basic phrases.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: GuestHouse
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: GuestHouse
Why?
The guesthouse is a kind of campus close to the University. Almost all exchange students live ther and it's a good way to meet people from all over the world.
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Personal comments
Everything was arrangged before my arrival and this was a great advantage as I know that in some other cities you have to find housing by yourself. The facilities were also satisfactory and the reception was very welcoming and helpful to settle in the city.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
-Highlander, Meta, Nightlife, Café Lovers
-Caves, Carnival...
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