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4.07 / 5 based on 171 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Two main factors. First, California is one of the most expensive states in the US. Second, the Dolar/Euro exchange rate was at its lowest.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
As one of the best business schools in the USA, you're expected to work very hard. Don´t take the investments course unless you have a very good maths background. You will have to do a lot of work in groups, choose your group carefully, you will spend a lot of your time with them.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I didn't expect courses to be as difficult as they were. If I had kwnown it before going, I would have taken less courses.
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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
If you're willing to work hard but also want to get fun, Berkeley is a good choice for u.
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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
Advantages:Excellent tuitition, very nice place and with a lot of things to do.
Disadvantages:Very expensive, both tuitition and housing.
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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?
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Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Easy to comunicate with foreing students, more difficult with local students, specially those from California (wide use of slang)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I met a lot of interesting people there.
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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
I strongly recommend San Francisco to go out during the weekend. Berkeley is OK for the rest of the week.
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