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4.07 / 5 based on 171 reviews

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Nicol H
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
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
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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Nicol H
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
It was a great experience to improve my speaking and writing skills
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Academic
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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Nicol H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Books are expensive
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Nicol H
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
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
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Loved it, just go for it!
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