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4.11 / 5 based on 594 reviews

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olivier d
Academic
Course recommendations
Studied some courses that were not the most helpful for my career, as sometimes choices of courses for international student is not so important.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There should be more options of courses for international students and more lectures on marketing.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
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Dauren A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
More activities going on and closer to the University
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Personal comments
The accomodations are good. Space is a small problem, but I think this is the same everywhere in the Netherlands. Not too far from the University, but could've been closer. Clean appartment.
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Itamar A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
We used to go to the same place over and over again. It was called Beurs Cafe, but i am not sre i pelled it right. The city was rather disappointing it terms of night life, but the other students were very friendly so it balanced things a bit.
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Davide C
Overall
I wish I had known...
I had known dutch girls were so beatiful I would hanve cut my hair before leaving for Holland
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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
choose carefully the courses: some are great, but others are really shoddy
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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
staying in Holland for a while is a nice way to learn tolerance
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Neus C
Overall
I wish I had known...
Search for an appartment independetly of the first agency procided
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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
The academic level is high, so you will not feel you are loosing your time abroad. At the same time, you have a lot of activities and extra-academic opportunities
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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 one of the best options of studying abroad for sure. It is a place where you can improve both personally and academically. For that reason, it will be a perfect investment in your future and at the same time in ensuring a positive experience to develop yourself also personally.
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olivier d
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
Had no problems in English, since the 6 months I spent in Rotterdam helped me consolidate my proficency in English. Wanted to learn some Dutch but finally avoided due to the few contacts with locals and their excellent level in English.
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