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4.27 / 5 based on 106 reviews
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very easy to communicate with professors, students, etc. Even though English and Americans speak the same language, its not the same language!
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Be prepared for anything, and don't let setbacks bring you down. There is always a way out of trouble.
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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
Durham is an excellent univerity, in a beautiful town, in an exciting country, with a fabulous international student body. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
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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
Pack light, bring extra cash!
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
English universities always charge international students obscene amounts of money, but surprisingly less than most American universities.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very well kept, clean dorms
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Klute, reputed to be the worst nightclub in Europe!
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