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3.97 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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MyLinh T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The general cost level in and around New York is higher than what is the case in Sweden. Moreover, when you are abroad it is automatically that you will spend more than usually at home.
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Food, Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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MyLinh T
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
In Upper Montclair you can find a cafe named Eléctic Café. It is a very nice place and you just have to taste the chocolate cheesecake!Moreover, New York City is just 40 minutes away by bus. But the buses don't go very often during night time and weekends, which made it hard to come back sometime...
Around the state of New Jersey you can find a lot of outdoors activities like hiking, biking and camping. The ISO, International Student Organisation is doing a very good job and offers students to attend in small trips during holidays. The inconvinience of getting to and from New York City and the scare night life close to MSU is the two biggest disadvantges. But my overall experience drives me back to the U.S, I hope I soon will be back in NY for a great job.
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MyLinh T
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The American people is very tolerant to strangers and very friendly so you have a lot of opportunities to talk!
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fleurgastaldi
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Great mix of international student and American students
Great atmosphere
Great large apt
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Personal comments
A nice small American university, close to New York City, but on a large campus so students can enjoy at the same time the benefits of NYC and the benefits of a smaller city.
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mich1985
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food is extremely expensive, especially if you want something half decent! The housing was rather expensive, and US$15-30 for cover charges into clubs was a little excessive!
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Travel, Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There is an agreement with a bank in town that allows Montclair students to set up a bank account free of charge for any withdrawal services etc.
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fleurgastaldi
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
Enjoy all the equipement and various classes available.
Get in touch with most of the professors
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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
NY area is a very expensive area.
Watch out the all visa system, very complex
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