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3.95 / 5 based on 169 reviews

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Jonas S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Jonas S
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
RPI and the Lally School are good.
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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...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It´s a good university.
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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
There´s a lot to see in the state of New York. And also a lot to do on campus.
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Jonas S
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
After my stay in the USA and at RPI, I can more easily have a conversation in english.
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Jonas S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You meet other students, and possible get new friends.
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Personal comments
The facilities and rooms were old and a bit worn, but you got used to it. Food thiefs and neighbors making noice are not good.
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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
Personal comments
Nothing is better than a sleazy pizza in Pizza Bella.
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