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4.07 / 5 based on 171 reviews
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Kipp's is an awesome college bar. Supper Club and ruby skype are amazing clubs in san francisco. All international house activities are amazing.
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: International House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I loved the experience living with students all over the world. The enviroment was amazing.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was a great experience to improve my speaking and writing skills
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Books are expensive
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Nicol H
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
all surprises were good
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
More financial support for exchange students
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Loved it, just go for it!
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