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3.87 / 5 based on 151 reviews
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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, 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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to live closer to town. In the summer i only have classes a few days a week and it would have been nice to live in town in the nice weather.
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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish i had known more about the living arangements. I would have lived in town.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a great university. The city of brighton is beautiful with colorful people. Easy access to london via the mega bus.
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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
Plan travels well in advance. Flights are cheaper that way. Save a lot of money before you travel.
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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, 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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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, 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
My first language is english, the language of my host country so I have no had any trouble communicating.
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Leah G
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The u.s. dollar is much weaker than the pound so i end up spending a lot more on everything.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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