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University of Miami (UM)

University of Miami, P.O. Box 248005, Coral Gables, FL 33124, U.S.A., United States
4.19 / 5 based on 96 reviews.
Description:
The University of Miami is known as a major research university set in a tropical garden. Established in 1925, UM is famous for its outstanding faculty, research, diverse student body and history of athletics excellence. The University is composed of 14 schools and colleges located on four campuses. With a number of innovative programs, the University meets the academic challenges of a diverse student population representing all 50 states and more than 100 nations.


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International Partners
Programmes
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88% of students recommend
96 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (96)
Student life
4.6/5
 5 stars (54)
Academic
4.3/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.7/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.0/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.6/5
 1 star (0)
“The only negative aspect is enrolling for courses due to the fact that international/exchange students are low priority. Therefore make sure you talk to your advisor bach home before choosing the courses.” Read Review
nermin60, Netherlands

University of Miami review by Nermin

Review by Nermin, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, 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: On campus
Why?
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: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
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?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I had to problems with communication due to the fact that my English is almost fluent. I also took spanish classes
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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
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel: was less expensive than 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...
About choosing my courses
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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:
Nothing



FINAL COMMENTS

The only negative aspect is enrolling for courses due to the fact that international/exchange students are low priority. Therefore make sure you talk to your advisor bach home before choosing the courses.
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