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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Old Dubliner was a great place to hang out if you want a relaxing, down to earth hang out. The LUI, on campus, is a cheaper alternative.
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
The international student dorm (Raab Heim)was good, but others Heims were nicer.
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
International Financial Markets is an interesting class to take. The international Advertising Project is a lot of work, but is worth it if you have the time.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Many block classes are short, begin around the same time, and end around the same time. This leaves a lot of work to do in a short amount of time.
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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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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
While I did not speak the language at first, my teacher and those around were patient and willing to help.
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The REFI (international student organizers) were helpful in showing you around, etc. The Raab Heim allows you a chance to meet people from all over the world.
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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 go, it's worth it.
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
A lot of travel, social events, etc. lead to a lot of spending. It was worth every penny.
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Textbooks were not required for me. Everything was copied and handed out.
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