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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

37 reviews
3.68 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I have no problem communicating at all
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living is definately lower at home. I stay with my family at home so I do not have to pay rent too.
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Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to know more about job prospects of the place before going.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Find out exactly what path you wish to persue and then focus into the course
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Its better if you do more research before the school and the city and know what you wish to get from the experience first.
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am really comfortable living there. It has great location too.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The housiing is pretty good.
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Vivian H
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Don't ever miss snowboarding in winter!
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