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3.72 / 5 based on 242 reviews
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Amity C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is more expensive if you want quality. Telephone because i used it more than at home. Accomodation because in my home university town, accomodation is very expensive, nightlife because drinks and entries are more expensive. Travel, because i don't have a discount card here.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less 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.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In The Netherlands, it is very easy to get by with English. However, the locals really appreciate it when you make the effort to speak their language. Dutch is also very interesting to learn.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
that French are not very well accepted in The Netherlands.
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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
Take care of everything yourself straight from the beginning and don't wait for the pressure to start before you work
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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
Just try and get organised straight from the beginning
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
O'sheas Pub for the irish atmosphere. Coconuts on Thursdays only. De Dijk, next to student accomodation. Nightown: Excellent
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In order to have more space. If possible to be closer to school.
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Personal comments
Practical. Small. Pleasant to be surrounded. Normal "Halls" experience
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