233 reviews
4.25 / 5 based on 233 reviews

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Simply since living in Poland costs a lot less then living in America when taking under consideration the worthiness of a dollar or zloty (Polish nomination).
Read more >
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Academic
Course recommendations
Chose the courses that really interest You since thanks to the interaction with Professors one can really learn a lot and find out some "inside stories" about their topic of interest
Read more >
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

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Overall
I wish I had known...
I got all the info I needed
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Advertise more so that more students come and experience a time of their lifetime
Read more >
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
Travel as much as possible - whatever frr time one has - he/she should use it for travelling. For some - it is their only opportunity
Read more >

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I spoke both English and Polish since I was born thus I didn't have any problems in communicating in Poland.
Read more >

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Housing
Type of housing: dormatory/youth house
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The good side of living with other students is the possibility and easiness of getting to know one another quickly. Friendly atmosphere - never lonely
Read more >

Useful |
0
Nataliakorol
State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Just stick with the group. Doesn't matter where but with whom!!!
Read more >