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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Dont miss the CANTUS!!!! Meta and de ALLA are great pubs, Highlander is the best bar to start drinking...
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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
It was the place to be.. at the time... and I'm sure it is still great.
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Personal comments
The guesthouse is the best choice, no doubt! Secure, clean, friendly, good location, MULTICULTURAL. THE BEST
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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I am a saver, so If I dont have enough money I will distribute what I have according to the primary necessities. BE A SMART SHOPER.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy a bike, is the best investment, is only 50 euros, and then you can forget about transportation costs. Buy a discount card at the trains station if you wanna travel a lot. The cheapest market is ALDI.
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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to fix a bike hahaha.
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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
Be yourself, be open minded, be happy, enjoy the experience, study, try hard, enjoy rainy days haha,
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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
watch my video for more info:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWvVISj0f20
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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Investigate about them, cause the names don't always match the real subject. If you choose well... you will be more than happy.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Be sure to have good english, and don't be shy, teachers love when you participate... and if you don't they will let you know they are disappointed.
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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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Claudia J
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The local language is dutch, which is difficult, but EVERYONE speaks fluent english, so there is no need to know dutch
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