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3.97 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In NYC:
The Red Lion (bar with cover bands)
The Webster Hall, the Fly (Clubs)
In Montclair:
The South Park (bar)
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
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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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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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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Absolutely necessary
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