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4.07 / 5 based on 501 reviews

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Sameer A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Prices were generally cheaper. At home I live with my parents therefore spent more when on exchange.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Look for a second hand shop in the city, there are a few. Don't buy new goods if you are only staying for 6-12 months.
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Sameer A
Academic
Course recommendations
The teaching style (Problem Based Learning) is excellent. The best quality education I have recieved.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No it was very well handled.
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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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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
They should extend their range of courses so that more people can attend. Also university sports could be improved.
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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 as much as you can, because Maastricht is ideally placed so you can get to almost anywhere in Europe.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everybody speaks English in The Netherlands.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Much better value for money.
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Personal comments
The Guesthouse was adequate but there are better places to live
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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 both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Shamrock Pub was a regular hang out.
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