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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
learning to communicate in English opened a new world to me!I had the chance to challenge myself, to open my mind, to meet different cultures from mine. Afterwards this experience allowed me to get many opportunities I couldn't have even thought of before!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
mainly because of the currency! But also it is easy to live such an expirience as a vacation, as an opportunity to travel and do what you wouldn't do in a country you are already familiar with...
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I had to be careful with the food! It is very easy to gain weight!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Do not miss the opportunity to rent a car and go for an on the road California tour! Remember that if you are less than 25 the car insurance is more expensive.
Since being an International student makes it very easy to meet other International people and not that much to get along with Americans whose company helps very much to improve one's communication skills. I suggest to look for some campus activities where it is easier to meet Americans. For ex. I went hiking in Yosemite National Park with the CAL Adventure, it was great! Check it out!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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