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Laura R
Overall
I wish I had known...
no, i like reacting to unexpected things
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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
get in touch with brazilians as much as you can
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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
try to really enjoy sao paulo even though seems an unfriendly city as well as travel to the north east when having time
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DanielStenech
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
English was not a problem at the university, because students as well as professors were able to speak english. Outside of the university it was very hard to find somebody speaking english. You should basic portugese before you go to Brazil, because otherwise it will take to much time to really enjoy this country!
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Miroslava S
Academic
Course recommendations
Get the list for the courses asap!! We got the list very late & had to hurry up for the registration!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Better information for exchange students at the beginning! Exchange student should have access to the intranet BEFORE they register so that they can have the syllabus that are IN the INTRANET?!
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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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drasidae
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
price level is by far lower in brazil than in austria. still i used all my budget. in austria i do not go out that much as in brazil, therefor the increase. Housing is extremely cheap in comparison.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the visa costs 70 € for Austrians while Germans get it for free!!!
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DanielStenech
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with a brazilian. It was a great location (30 sec. from University).
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Personal comments
The very helpful international offices provides a list with many oppertunities. Everybody can find something suitabel within 3 days. The university is to small to offer accomodations.
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drasidae
Housing
Type of housing: room in apartment w/ 2 GV-students
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was the best choice, as expected, I prefer individual freedom (eg compared to family housing) together with socializing with Brazilians.
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Personal comments
- the list distributed by the CRI are not ideal, prices are above actual level for non-gringos.
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