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4.15 / 5 based on 56 reviews
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Géraldine P
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Americain students were not very open to any communication with foreigners, it has been hard to talk with them and keep in touch with local students afterwards.
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Claude O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Assistantship = you work 2ohours a week for the university and they pay your tuition and a monthly stipend.
Everything here is expensive, so be prepared. I've met a lot of students who have 3-4 jobs and for foreigners, it is illegal to work off campus (where you can make real money vs. on campus)
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I think for a student coming from France where education is almost free and where you don't need to buy your books (all are in the library), you'll be amazed about the costs of the books: for each quarter, I spend about $400 for my USED books (that is $1,200 a year)o
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“Love studying Comparative Literature here”
Evan S
United States, Undergraduate
Translation/Interpretation, 2022
OverallThe professors at Ohio State are absolutely welcoming, encouraging, and really seem to care for my success. The campus is perfect, and I have no trouble meeting other students around town and getting involved in student life.
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Pros
Great student life, great professors
Cons
Dorms aren't that great
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“Love studying Comparative Literature here”
Evan S
United States, Undergraduate
Translation/Interpretation, 2022
Overall
The professors at Ohio State are absolutely welcoming, encouraging, and really seem to care for my success. The campus is perfect, and I have no trouble meeting other students around town and getting involved in student life.
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Pros
Great student life, great professors
Cons
Dorms aren't that great
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Géraldine P
Overall
I wish I had known...
The academic level
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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
To be open and go towards others, not to stay between students of the same nationality.
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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 was a great experience, it I had to do it again, I would. However, I did not keep in touch with any American students, that's a failure.
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Miklos K
University of Kaposvar, Kaposvar, Hungary
Agricultural Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Proximity to Facilities, ability to meet people
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Personal comments
The manager of the apartment was extremely helpful and friendly, great memories I have of that time period.
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