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4.09 / 5 based on 77 reviews

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Gabriele F
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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Gabriele F
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
instruction and courses no problem, but in the city it is sometimes very difficult to communicate
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Gabriele F
Overall
I wish I had known...
registerd for some postgradutate courses
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
the culture is quite different, so come open-minded and enjoy the difference studying at HKUST is a blast!!!
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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
Save enough money to explore Asia, it is such a great place! Be prepared to be busy - there are just to many things to do here!!!
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Gabriele F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Gabriele F
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
the best campus i have ever seen
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Personal comments
was great, although a bit far off from the city
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Gabriele F
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
cool nigthlife and best gataway to travel in Asia
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