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University of Virginia

International Studies Office, University of Virginia, 208 Minor Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22903, U.S.A., United States
3.71 / 5 based on 12 reviews.
Description:
The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chosen because they show the exceptional promise Jefferson envisioned. Slightly more than 18,000 students are enrolled in the University's ten degree-granting schools.


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80% of students recommend
12 reviews
Housing
3.1/5
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Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
4.4/5
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Expenses
3.1/5
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Overall
4.0/5
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“I did great progress in academic field (Ph.D. in Adapted Physical Education).” Read Review
ivaobrus, Czech Republic

1 3-star review of University of Virginia

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Review by ivaobrus, Univerzita Palackého V Olomouci, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Education, 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: room in an apartment
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: a room close to faculty
Why? Something comfortable and cheap for study
Personal comments:
good
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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: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
American football match, University libraries and bookstore!! T.Jefferson historical part of city
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ACADEMIC    
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: Czech
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Czech a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your Czech?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
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:
There was no Czech person with me so I learnt English all day. After my arrival home I had hard time to switch into Czech
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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:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
A university grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
USA is very expensive country for Czech person. Average salary in Czech is about 200 USD a month!!
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: 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...
More information about this study period.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
Only very rich people can study there since the university costs are very high!



FINAL COMMENTS

I did great progress in academic field (Ph.D. in Adapted Physical Education).
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