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4.09 / 5 based on 48 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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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
In the USA they speak American... Obvious isn't it?! You are likely to meet people from all over the world though! Getting used to different accents may require some special effort!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Take extra care when obtaining the VISA to get to the USA! You'll need to refer to the Univeristy. It's a process that requires time.
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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
Georgetown is one of the most beatutiful campus in the USA. If you are interested in politics, consider this university seriously. It's the oldest and most important in the country.
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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
Great experience. Be aware that being in a graduate program is very demanding and very much different from being in an undergradute one. Time management is essential!
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Niccolò B
Academic
Course recommendations
I was an exchange student in the MBA program. A great opportunity! Many friends who were attending undergraduate/graduate coureses were also very happy.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?