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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Sixth street is the best place to go out at night!!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You get to know a lot of people and you are always on time for classes
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Housing, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
always go for the sound building studio.. it covers it all.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing, surprises are good in Austin.
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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 stay all-day long at the university, go out and visit the city, there are a lot of interesting events going on in Austin: celebrations, job opportunities, places to eat well.. etc.
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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
The best place to get to know people is on the street. Go out a lot and visit the second-hand bookstores, they are great.
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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
No problem at all, and if you don't speak English, there's always someone that knows your language and will help you..
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