61 reviews
4.15 / 5 based on 61 reviews

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Sabrina S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The courses at the university are taught in English, however, when students interact with each other it is mostly done in Arabic or a mixture of both languages. Personally, it wasn't hard for me to interact with students in terms of language as there weren't any barriers.
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“productive and successful”
Mostafa a
Egypt,
Engineering, Mechanical, 2020
Overall
good courses and professors
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Careers
offers internships
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Pros
good courses
Cons
some weak professors

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Lorenzo F
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Arabic rocks. That's why I was there.
Egyptian arabic is very useful. Maybe less charming than others dialects. But useful
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Clayton S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would have arranged better housing
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
be sure that you want to do this and allow sufficient time to get settled
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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

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Clayton S
Languages
Language of instruction: Arabic
Was learning Arabic a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Arabic?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Because it was such a difficult language you should not have too high expectations if you are only staying one year.
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Christene P
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Arabic
Was learning Arabic a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Arabic?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned Egyptian Arabic while I was there, it helped very, very much in shopping and travel and such.
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