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Malgorzata K
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
I passed an IELTS-English Exam(International English Testing System) at University Belfield College Dublin, results: 6.0-listening, 6.5-reading, 7.0-writing, 7.0-speaking, no problems with communication and understanding
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Malgorzata K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
it is quite expensive country and exchanging rate was not favourable for me 1:4
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Internet really expensive and mobile networks don't have good coverage and their services are not cheap enough for instance Vodafone
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Malgorzata K
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes very often changing weather, a lot of rain
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
quite good, well organized campus
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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
cheap flights from Brussel - even from 25 Euro, so it is better to travel by bus to Brussel from home
Internet is cheaper inside libraries when you are signed in.
Nearly every transport is usually a few min late.
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Malgorzata K
Academic
Course recommendations
Actually I haven't studied at the University, but I only applied for application process of the English Exam IELTS - Intenational English Language Testing System to Language Department at this University. I passed that Exam at the University in October 2003. Exam took about 5 hours and included four parts: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking. It was worth to take this exam because it gives me international qualification
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Malgorzata K
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives more independence
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Personal comments
I have no comments, I didn't use housing at this University
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Backer Street Night Club, great concerts
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