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Northern Arizona University (NAU)

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3.99 / 5 based on 57 reviews
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
it was helpful to stay in the states and be around native speakers
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
everything is more expensive in the states than in europe. well, besides clothes ;-)
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Food, Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
Overall
I wish I had known...
go to the website of the international business school of groningen and read my report.. or write me a mail and i'll send it to you!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
go there, it is GREAT!! i promise!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
close to las vegas, l.a., california, phoenix, sedona (BEAUTIFUL!!), all national parks (canyons, etc.), grand canyon, mexico
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
Academic
Course recommendations
register online and do it IN ADVANCE!!!
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
no
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
san felipe's, olive garden for restaurants, maloney's, charly's
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Katia H
Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, agreement between Hanzehogeschool and NAU
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it is the closest and the cheapest... and otherwise you need a car!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
NAU is great! it's located in the mountains, so it is not too hot although it lies in arizona. in winter, you can go skiing
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