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ShAnShInOdA
LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
A chance to learn to be more independent and more freedom, perhaps.
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Personal comments
Satisfactory, though there might have been rooms for improvements.
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LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Hay Street, Northbridge, Fremantle... lots of exciting events not to be missed, really
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LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, Undergraduate, Independent
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Could have been better if I had the chance to learn more of the local slang and accent, perhaps.
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LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, 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
Great places to visit here thus spending more in travelling; shops close early here thus spending less on nightlife and food; good special offers for telecommunications thus spending less due to great deals
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
surprisingly seem to be able to save more money though the currency is double of that of my home country.
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LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it was such a fun-learning place waiting to be explored.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Nothing much really. All has been good.
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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
It is a great experience to be exposed to a new life and culture, but being too caught up with it might neglect the studies. There should be a balance in time management with enjoying academic life and social life.
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LimKokWing Institute of Creative Technology, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Journalism, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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