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American University (AU)

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4.17 / 5 based on 68 reviews
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
hard at the beginning but international students were always there to correct and help me
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
finding a good internship
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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
more days of internship (3 days) and more courses during the 2others days
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My opinion of the university assessment
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
Overall
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
the hypocrisy of the american society
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
none
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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
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
washington is a quite expensive city
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
georgetown and dupont circle and adams morgan
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Charlotte H
Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, Paris, France
Radio / TV Broadcasting, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: with roomates
Why?
to know different way of life
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Good way to know the way of thinking of the american students
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