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Barbara M
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
I met a lot of native speakers, which improved my English a lot, also Swedish people speak English very well
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
because everything is much more expensive, at home studying is more important, you don't have the time to spend that much money
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
maybe more details about the Swedes, but in general I was well prepared
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
sometimes take a little bit more care about students, some felt very lonely
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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
It's very wise to plan already in advance which courses you want, where you want to stay (apply as soon as possible for a room!), and how you go there (I recommend by car or plane)
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Barbara M
Academic
Course recommendations
look for a good description about the courses
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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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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
you meet a lot of people, there is fun the whole time
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Personal comments
it little bit a mess
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
cafe mondo - very nice to meet friends
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