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4.32 / 5 based on 133 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Clubbing in Singapore is great, but expensive. Everything else is cheap.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bring in duty free alcohol at every chance you get.
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Academic
Course recommendations
There is little or no class discussion. Classes are otherwise similar to North America.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Don't work too hard, you will miss the wonderful experiences of SE Asia.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't be nervious, it is a very easy place to live.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university its self is ok, the lifestyle of an exchange student is great.
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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
The best part about Singapore is the easy access to South East Asia. There are lots of interesting and beautiful places to see, so don't spend all of your time in Singapore.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are no problems communicating in English. Singapore English, Singlish, is easy to understand once you get used to it. It is actually kinda cute.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living on campus puts you in contact with other students, both international and local.
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Personal comments
Clean. Air conditioning costs extra so decide if you need it.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Singapore is fun but expensive. Travel to the neighbouring countries, especially the islands and spend time on the beach. Tioman, Bintan (Trikora beach), Peranthian, and Phi Phi are not to be missed. Sentosia, on the other hand, is over rated.
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