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4.17 / 5 based on 68 reviews
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Charlotte H
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
hard at the beginning but international students were always there to correct and help me
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Charlotte H
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
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 household items
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Charlotte H
Academic
Course recommendations
finding a good internship
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My academic experiences
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 throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Charlotte H
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
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
washington is a quite expensive city
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Charlotte H
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
Personal comments
georgetown and dupont circle and adams morgan
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Charlotte H
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 comments
Good way to know the way of thinking of the american students
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