Reviews of Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven | Netherlands

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I don't have any problem in communication in English in social and academic life. My communication skills in international business has been improved dramatically.

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

The organization and students service are not efficient. Lack of reference documents

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

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

The living standard in the Netherlands is much higher than that in Vietnam

Overall, Food, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Telephone:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known more about the education system of the Netherlands. Thus I could make a better choice for another university.

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

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

It should improve its organization and students services.

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

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

You shouldn't miss the chance of travelling around European countries. It brings huge experience and fun.

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

I have more privacy

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The school should improve in arranging accommodation for foreign students

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Phuong H

Vietnamese National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Grand cafe, jazz festival in Eindhoven centre

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