Reviews of Göteborgs Universitet | Sweden

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University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Business Studies, Graduate, 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 Swedish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish

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)

How much did you improve your Swedish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It has been a great and rewarding experience, Though the language of instruction of my Bsc Degree was English, I still have made a lot of progress. Especially when communicating with people from other regions of the world (Sweden, US, UK, Western Europe, China, Japan...) speaking with different accents different from each other.

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University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Because of the difference in the cost of living between Cameroon and Sweden.

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

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

A grant of 6350 Swedish kronor (May 2002) form the Alderska Foundation.

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University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Nothing special. It was enough for me to be admitted to The Master Program and be provided with information on living expenes. However I would have liked to know a bit more about the interaction with companies.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

I cannot really speak for the University as a whole, but for the Gradute Business School where I studied. The School should futher interaction with companies, should reconsider the marking system which has only three grades.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

I have not only gained intercultural experience but also an understanding of the importance of being open minded flexible and independent. It is one of the greatest learning experiences of my life that is making me grow stronger more independent and autonomous, as well as fully integrating me into an international culture. Do not be afraid to come to Sweden because you do not speak swedish. Everybody here speaks english, you should also try Sweden during summer especially its two islands on the east coast.

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University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

Space should be provided for electives courses, with a list of eletives from which students can select courses well suited for their career plans.

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

Just to say it could be good to introduce sport activities on the campus, reconsider the assessment and the marking system, re-design course oultine of some programs to include electives from which student can select couses according to their ambitions.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course