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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Twee Heeren, Highlander (the place to be for exchange students), parties at the La Bonbonniere
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Because the rent was a bit too high.
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Personal comments
It is very well organized and you get the chance to meet all the other exchange students. There is always a lot of fun going on in the hallways.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Always be prepared as the lessons are very interactive.
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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
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English was the language spoken by all students and so I could communicate with everybody. Was nice to meet native speakers to improve my language skills in areas that are not taught at school.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
some more information on the study system (problem based learning)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make sure you have enough time to do all the reading. Choose the courses that sound good to you.
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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
If you want to meet a lot of international students go to Maastricht. It is also a very good place for travelling.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Prices are higher than in Austria.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
C1000 is less expensive than Albert Hijn.
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