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University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy, International Services, 4001 W. McNichols Road, P.O. Box 19900, Detroit, MI 48219-0900, U.S.A., United States
3.52 / 5 based on 6 reviews.
Description:
The University of Detroit Mercy is one of the largest and most comprehensive Catholic universities in Michigan. Nine schools and colleges, outstanding faculty, richly diverse student body, and commitment to academic distinction and technological innovation compose the University.


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100% of students recommend
6 reviews
Housing
2.5/5
 All experiences (6)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (0)
Languages
3.8/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.2/5
 1 star (0)
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rodmarz, Mexico

1 3-star review of University of Detroit Mercy

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Review by rodmarz, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Engineering, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because the university dorms were not very comfortable
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Windsor, Canada Casino Windsor, Canada Clubs Saint Patricks Day, Labor`s Day...
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
It was not difficult to me to comunicate in english the first days in United States, but also I learned how to communicate better with the native english speakers.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Exactly amount of money that i was going to spend in the first semester, but i now know that it is not easy to have this exact amount, so it was not really a big deal not knowing that.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Good University



FINAL COMMENTS

Look at the opportunities in the university to get a visa to do internships in private companies
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