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4.26 / 5 based on 63 reviews
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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
Housing
Type of housing: With a relative
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a relative
Why?
for comfort and safety
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Personal comments
As far as I know, accomodation arranged by the International Summer Schools administrators was great. Students got to choose what kind of arrangements were most suited to their needs.
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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
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
Can be quite boring if you don't find the right people to enjoy the city with. But if you hit it off well with other students, you'll find lots of things to do!
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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Get everything that you can!!!
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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
Be involved in the community as best as you can to get the most out of the experience.
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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
Academic
Course recommendations
Pick courses from diverse interests!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
None. It's great!
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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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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was easy for me because English is my native language although I had to get used to the accent.
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Clarisse M
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Undergraduate, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The standard of living in the host country was much higher than the cost of living in my home country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy food from the market instead of eat in restaurants.
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