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University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA, United States
3.90 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes, and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.


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87% of students recommend
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30 Language reviews of University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
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?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
Being from an english country their was not much lanuage difficulty at all. Most lanuage problems were in humour becuase of the different accents and words that exist between the US and Australia. Students and teachers do find some terminology humourous and at times certain american culture were vague to us but very quickly you will learn them. It was fun learning some american words and sharing a laugh with American friends over the way we speak. Remember if your an Australian don't say jumper or ring, they won't understand. You must say sweater and call. 'Heaps' is a word Americans love hearing Aussies say as well, just don't over use it.
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by Donal, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
Financial Management, University Agreement
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?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I came from an enlish speaking country to an english speaking country so there was little difficulty. The only difficulty I did experience was that my accent was not easily understood by the locals, and so it had to be adjusted. While here I have taken some spanish courses because I lived with some south americans last summer, and I felt that by taking these classes I would be more able to communicate with them.
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by Mario, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
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?
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)
Personal comments:
Perfect, people are really nice and used to international students, many resources available, plenty of international students.
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by nielsschreuders, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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?
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)
Personal comments:
It was no problem at all
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by JasperVork, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
No comment
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