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Crystiina A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Boston is an expensive city and the US dollars was exceptionally strong at the time.
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make sure you have good travel insurance as opposed to US health insurance, it is better value for money. Always look around for ads, vouchers, promotions etc 'cos you can save money this way.
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Crystiina A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I speak English so it was all very easy.
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Crystiina A
Overall
I wish I had known...
If you are interested in working in the US, there are ways of doing if you are on an F1 visa.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Its is one of the best universities in the US - both academically and socially
The worst is that they are a bit conservative
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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
Final comments
Wow, this is my second study abroad in Boston and I know it all well. So much I can share. Would be willing to email anyone with questions or who would like more information.
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Crystiina A
Academic
Course recommendations
Hard to say as I am an MBA. I would recommend that you research the subject and maybe find out from students who have taken the class previously whether it was any good.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It is pretty easy compared to my home country, but still challenging enough
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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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Crystiina A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Wonderbar, En Tua Nua, Vertigo, The Roxy, Avalon - this city kicks!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Enjoy the independence of an apt, but the fun of having roommates
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Personal comments
Boston is a super expensive city for accom., but if you look hard and have a bit of luck you can do OK.
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