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4.43 / 5 based on 242 reviews
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Languages
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since you are required to use the language on a daily basis and in interaction with native speakers, you gain lots of useful knowledge in slang and grammar.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Overall, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known better which courses to choose beforehand.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't take everything too serious, it is a party university with lots of stuff to do. Be open and easy going.
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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 would not book housing before I go there. I would rather take temporary housing and look for a dormitory or an apartment there.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Housing
Type of housing: dorm off-campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: dorm off-campus
Why?
the dormitory was close to campus, convenient, and you got to know many people there.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
6th street in Austin is fun, but there are also lots of private student parties that shouldn't be missed.
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