143 reviews
3.94 / 5 based on 143 reviews
Useful |
0
Mette J
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
95% of all exchange students live there!
Read more >
Personal comments
The International Office does a lot of work finding a place for everyone. I have only heard a few persons complain about anything else than the rent! But then again - almost all students live at the International House.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Mette J
Student life
Describe host city:
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Old Harbour (an area) was my favorite part of town - where I also lived :-)
Read more >
Useful |
2
Mette J
Academic
Course recommendations
In the International Exchange/CEMS degree programme we were both undergraduate, graduate, and even MBA students. -Making it impossible to have courses that suit everyone...
Do take the three week Dutch course... A funny language but also an excellent opportunity for meeting other persons than the ones in your programme during the semester, and for doing a lot of sight seeing and settling in before getting serious.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
From the classes I was not very impressed with the academic level. Luckily I took part in a very interesting business project, which greatly improves my overall assesment of the semester.
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Mette J
Overall
I wish I had known...
That so many students live in The International House/Erasmus Lodge/Casa Erasmus
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be critical when looking for courses
Read more >
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 are many nice places to visit in the weekends, eg Utrecht and Maastricht.
I was glad that I came to Rotterdam instead of Amsterdam - there are way too many tourists in the Dutch capital.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Mette J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I did a lot of sightseeing all over Holland, which raised the cost of the semester a great deal
Read more >
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you plan to do a lot of travelling by train you can buy a "Vordeelurenkaart", which gives you a discount on the train fares
Read more >
Useful |
0
Mette J
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
A rather international group of people, which made it easy to refresh my English.
Read more >
en
Español
Français