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Evelin H
Overall
I wish I had known...
no - its just very important to be open, go out and meet people from the first day on!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
don't get scared of the bad administration, just try to find your way
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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
ESN organises many city trips, they are wonderful! otherwise, its very easy to get around the country especially from Utrecht, which is very centrally located.
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Evelin H
Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Evelin H
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
the netherlands are perfect to learn English as well as nearly everybody speaks it!
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Evelin H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
people here like to raise the rent just because you are an exchange... sad but true
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Evelin H
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
easier to get to know other exchanges
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Evelin H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
its hard to miss the best places cause there is a very good ESN network which gives you a very good introduction into nightlife!
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