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4.12 / 5 based on 399 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
very good, everybody in the netherlands speaks english
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
living abroad makes life always a bit expensive, also because the netherlands is a bit more expensive, in general terms than Spain.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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 is always good to have the bigger range of courses offered the better
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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
try to get use to a different currency the faster the better (however now we all have the euro within Europe)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
walking arround the city, getting in nice caffes like The news cafe or the Three sisters.
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Housing
Type of housing: international student house
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: international student house
Why?
it is easier to meet people and have direct contact with people from different countries
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Personal comments
i think they made a good job finding accomodation for all students, we had all we needed.
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