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4.41 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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chrisleroy
Languages
Language of instruction: Dutch
Was learning Dutch a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Dutch?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am a native english speaker (my mother is American). I had no problems studying in the United states, and probably improved my writing kills somewhat.
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chrisleroy
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
cost of living was higher.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Open a U.S. bank account to avoid transfering money constantly! get an on-campus job too.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
NO, it was better than in Antwerp.
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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...
no, not really. I had been to the United States on numerous occasions before that.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a genuine American college experience, in a mid-sized U.S. city where few international students think of going. As a result, the cultural is incredible and authentic
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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
If you can affor one, get a car in order to enjoy the city, its surroundings, and the region you're in.
Make sure you have a health insurance.
Coming from Belgium, it was an expensive six months...
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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
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
I usually hung out at Zinny's, Ernestine and Hazel's, and the Flying saucer.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
to have more freedom of action on weekends and in the evenings
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Personal comments
I shared a pretty spacious, on-campus room with a senior-year student (I was in my junior year). On-campus living was the norm, though most of my American friends tended to live off-campus. Since I had a car, I certainly would've appreciated living off-campus, since this was also my living arrangement back in Antwerp.
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