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4.11 / 5 based on 594 reviews
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The local language was Dutch, but to learn it was not a goal. The aim was to improve English. Considering DUtch people are bilingual, English was like another local language. My English improved more after 5 months in Holland than after 5 years studying.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Juli F
Academic
Course recommendations
Courses are not very interesting, so watch out what you choose (can be boring)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More interesting courses, more International focus
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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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Juli F
Overall
I wish I had known...
The EXchange program in Holland was the greatest experience in my life, that´s why I feel interested in going abroad to work. I recommend everybody to have an experience abroad and enjoy it.
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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
Improve courses, make it more interesting
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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
Enjoy to the max, because is a temporary experience!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Plan C, Hollywood, Concordia, Skyhut, Crazy Piano´s
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
perfect atmosphere, perfect location
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Personal comments
The students residence (International House) was located really close to University. Moreover, there was a great International atmosphere, and this is what you look for when you go abroad. Finally, the rooms were really big and comfortable.
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