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3.82 / 5 based on 151 reviews

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vinceda80
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
batavierenrace not to be missed!!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because my appartment was too far from university!
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vinceda80
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
It was difficult to improve my Dutch because everybody speaks English!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
to bring a bicycle with me!
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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
take advantage of this year to travel!
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Academic
Course recommendations
few exams, lots of assignments
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more interaction with local students
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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