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Växjö Universitet

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4.21 / 5 based on 499 reviews
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You get more space
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Overall the location was nice, because it was both close to the university and to downtown.
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Economic differences between Sweden and Mexico arvery big.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Courses were mainly in English, but had the opportunity to learn Swedish and take some courses in that language.
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about the weather.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Plenty of parties.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Winter can be cold if you come from a tropical climate...
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AbelV
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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