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4.17 / 5 based on 138 reviews

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Alexandra S
Overall
I wish I had known...
If you choose to live in the University Appartments, you should know that there are no kitchen utilities.
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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
Living and studying in Los Angeles is fantastic. The campus and the whole city are a real highlight.
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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
It was the best time in my life.
Make sure you book your flight long before your departure. It's much cheaper.
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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
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the students from los angeles are easy to understand
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Alexandra S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Housing and nightlife are pretty expensive in Los Angeles, but it's worth it
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
you can live with other students and be more independent.
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bruin Company - a great student bar, pretty cheap; and all those awesome bars on the hollywood blvd like The Highlands or Spider Club
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