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Other names:
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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
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“good for travelling and fun nightlife and interaction with other students(int)” Read Review
anonymous, Norway

24 Language reviews of Universiti Sains Malaysia

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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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by clmurray, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
most people spoke english fluently so there was little opportunity to speak the local language
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by Kenneth, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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: Did not speak it
Personal comments:
difficult to communicate with malaysians - cultural differences
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by MARIA, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Independent
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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
I believe I have improved my english language skills.
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