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2.94 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I enrolled in this program to become more or less proficient in Thai and learn more about the culture alongside. This worked out pretty well.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Compared to the Netherlands Thailand is dead-cheap
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
I have said it before, add a literature module to the cultural component of the program
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The weighing of grades seems a bit at random comparing one subject with another
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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...
I came prepared, I've been visiting Thailand for 10 years
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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
Diversify both in content & level
Become more demanding of instructors
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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
Whenever you get a chance to enrol in an 'Area Studies' program, do it!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Chiang Mai everything is possible. This is one of the major tourist spots of Thailand, it has a flourishing expat community and is the educational center of Northern Thailand. Take your pick!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I happen to own a house in Chiang Mai
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Personal comments
The Office of International Programs at PYU is making an effort to assist students in finding suitable accommodation
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