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4.10 / 5 based on 381 reviews
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Michael L
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
as my English was pretty good before I arrived there, I didn´t have any problems and I think noone else would have any problems either
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
prices are higher, but also my demand for those things
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
very expensive (due to extensive persnal need for travel)
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Overall
I wish I had known...
that the city is very, very, very, very small and boring...
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
bring a lot of money for travelling, and don´t go completely alone
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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
definitely visit chicago a lot of times
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Michael L
Academic
Course recommendations
Take interesting stuff, you won´t learn a lot you don´t already know
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More professors, less very young teaching assistents
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom, cheaper
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Personal comments
The housing is pretty much equal to the american standard, while the appartments are more cost-effective
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Station, Clybornes (clubs), Bread company (theatre and restaurant)
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