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Iowa State University

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4.28 / 5 based on 15 reviews
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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problems at all..people in the midwest of US is the best speakers of American English!
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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
There are so many activities here that I have to do...
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Overall, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
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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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Overall
I wish I had known...
Cultural values, I need to know more of those so that I know when some actions are not appropriate.
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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
4
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
This is just the right combination for you to study and have time at the same time..
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Well, travelling to other city is difficult or expensive, but the transportation system in the city is FREE...
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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Academic
Course recommendations
If you're taking Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL), this is the perfect university! We got faculty members with international reputation in this field.
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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
Nothing..it's the best so far...
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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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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In the apartment we have more privacy and if the cost is too high we can always find a roommate to share the cost.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I am not living in on-campus but from what I heard the food is not good in the dorm. The university housing does not provide AC so it's hot during summer, but of course the location is the best.
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Neny I
Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Graduate, Fulbright Scholarship program
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
If you look for a place to dance in international mix of music, Boheme Bistro is the place. Hilton Colloseum and Stephens auditorium host various kinds of events.
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