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Academic
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I already studied Dutch 2 years at the FH Dortmund, before I came to Amsterdam. So I already had a good knowledge. Now the problem is that the language at the HES is English. Of course, I decided for a few courses in Dutch to improve my Dutch skills. But I have to mention that it is sometimes very disappointing when you want to talk in Dutch. A lot of people here in Amsterdam think it is very polite to answer in German. So you have to convince them that you want to talk in Dutch!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I would say I was prepared quite good, but we were not enough informed about the courses at the host university.
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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
It is a very international university. It is very nice to study there, but also a lot of work!! And the organization is not the best.
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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
For me it was a very good decision to study in Amsterdam. I learned and still learn a lot.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I would say I only spend more on housing, because of the very high housing prices in Amsterdam.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You can dial special numbers if you want to call to a foreign country: 09091845
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I live in a students' house in a one-room apartment. I like it because, you have your own flat, but also a lot of other international students you can meet and cook with.
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Personal comments
The apartments are not very good. They are very old and too expensive. When I arrived the whole flat was dirty and had too be cleaned. But the location is ok.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Amsterdam there are so many places to go. I do not have a special location. I want to try out a lot cafes and restaurant. I like lounges like the ARC.
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