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American University of Cairo (AUC)

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4.15 / 5 based on 61 reviews
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Emily O
George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
First of all, classes can seem pretty easy, especially for people attending universities in the states. I couldn't believe how much they treat us like babies, until you see how immature some of these kids are! Just suck it up and deal with it. Besides, you're here to travel too! Oh- Tomader (Head of International Students) is EVIL- beware!!!!!!!!!!!
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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
The reasons some of the students there is dubious- its obvious they bought their way in. If you want a lot of work- take more challenging classes, if a class doesn't seem like a good fit (too easy, too hard) change it immediately! Make friends with Egyptian students!!! They will help you so much- EXPECT NOTHING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE!!!! IF SOMETHING COMES UP- GO TO THE AMERICAN EMBASSY! TOMADER IS EVIL
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Christene P
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: dorm building off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You should live in the dorm building for the first semester to get used to Cairo, but it's *so* much less expensive to live in an apartment.
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Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It's a hassle, but mostly everything is in the university administration.
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Emily O
George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Lots of people speak some level of English, but learning Arabic is much more fun. Take your time and enjoy and use it to the best of your advantage. I MUST warn you- there will be times when you will need an Arabic speaker. If you need to talk to the cops, the hospital, or a bawab. Make FRIENDS with Egyptian students and have them help you. They are all really nice and willing to help!
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bigbadbhav
Arcadia University, Philadelphia, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
had to try more and experience more and that cost money.
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Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
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
not as cheap as it hoght it would be. the conversation rate it not that significant enough to feel that you ar enot spening alot of money.
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Sabrina S
Regent's American College London, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
I enjoyed most of the Marketing related courses because that is what I was studying.
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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
Some of the professors just gave us a bit too much work, but it all got done at the end.
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Christene P
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing I could have been told.
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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
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It's worth it. I couldn't live in Cairo, myself, but I'm so glad I went!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Don't eat unwashed fruit, for the love of all that's holy.
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