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Other names:
Sains University Malaysia
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
4.19 / 5 based on 24 reviews.
Description:
USM shall lead and innovate for excellence internationally through the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and truth and the nurturing of qualities emphasising academic and professional distinction, the holistic development of the individual and a strong commitment to societal, national and universal aspirations.


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75% of students recommend
24 reviews
Housing
4.7/5
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Student life
4.4/5
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Academic
2.8/5
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Languages
4.4/5
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4.7/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“be prepared to travel lots as the school weeks is often short and there are many holidays” Read Review
clmurray, Canada

24 reviews of Universiti Sains Malaysia

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HOUSING    
by clmurray, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? -good cost -beautiful accomodation -excellent location
Personal comments:
university accomodation was terrible.. rooms were small, crowded and filthy -bathrooms were very dirty and in bad condition -many rules and conditions
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Maria, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, It was a part of my Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The favorite nightspot was Slippery Senoritas. The place was mostly dominated by Chinese Malaysians, but also to a lesser degree international students. You should also try out the small local bars in your neighbourhood. The best food you get at the local food courts, or small hidden shops, and generally the food in Malaysia is very good. When you want to get away from the city life, Lankawi island is only a short distance away. Perenthian islands on the north east coast, on the other hand, are more complicated to reach, but a place one shouldn't miss. It is quiet and really beautiful with good places for going snorkelling or diving.
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ACADEMIC    
by clmurray, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
-more selection and more organized teachers



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
-more information to learn -better laid out agenda

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by Maria, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, It was a part of my Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
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)
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
The language of instruction was English. I stayed in Malaysia too short to learn other than basic sentences, and I did not have an option to choose Malay at school.
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EXPENSES    
by Maria, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, It was a part of my Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Generally it is cheaper in Malaysia, however I travelled more during my years abroad than what I would have done at home resulting in high expenses for this category.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Maria, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, It was a part of my Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Not in particular. I was well informed from earlier students on what to expect.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The university is not the greatest academically, but one learn a lot about Malaysian culture and how the system works. They were extremely accomodating at the school.



FINAL COMMENTS

Overall I find Malaysia and the people living there very interesting. It is easy to travel around in the country and people are helpful. If you want to travel around in Malaysia or to any of the neighbouring countries ask your taxi driver. He probably knows someone who can take you where you want pretty cheap or he arrange to do it himself just to earn some more money.
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