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3.82 / 5 based on 151 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food and going out was cheaper. In the begining the byrochracy
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Very stong lock for the bike is neccesary even when the bike costs less than the lock.
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Academic
Course recommendations
much group work, writing papers and keeping presentations.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
it should not be concidered "the same amount of work" to write a paper in foreign language as in you mother's tongue.
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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...
To start workin gin call center when it still was possible (minimun employment time was 4 months)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
raincoat and biking skills required =)
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All the Dutch people seemed to speak fluent English, but fluent Dutch was expected when applying any jobs.
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Housing
Type of housing: Large stidents house "Macandra" in the town
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: In Macandra
Why?
The athmosphere of the house filled with young people from all over the world was amazing.
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Personal comments
Highly recommend to live in this house. It in never boring or lonely, great opportunity to make new friends.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best place to buy a bike is at Fietse Centrum Enschede where the ex-junkies prepare abandon bikes, sell them cheap and prepare them free (during the 1st 3 month) and offer coffee.
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