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Overall
I wish I had known...
That american guys are not romantic at all !!!
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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
Try and get involved in a group of activist students (except for the republican group !)
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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
I'va spend a full month traveling with Amtrak (the train) and it was awsome.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Be prepared to give 100% of your time and energy in EVERY class you take !
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Things are studed in overwhole, not deeply...this university prefers quantity to quality
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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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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
I kind of have an american accent now, and my teachers back in France aren't gonna like it !
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because my life at home is different
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
housing is expensive
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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?
Because I share the house with nice roommates !
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Personal comments
It is expensive in general, but I had the opportunity to get a nice room on campus for a relatively low price
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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
The cottage bakery...they make good croissants !
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