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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bars in the canal area are pretty good, but expecnsive too!
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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
This is the best way to get to know other exchange students.
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Personal comments
It's good but a little far away form the city center.
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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had prepared myself to this weather. Its so cold in the winter!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Its a very good university, you will definetly enjoy studing there.
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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
Enjoy the summer because the winter is soo boring!
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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose carefully, some courses are a total waste of time.
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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
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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Everybody speaks english!
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rafael c
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Basic needs are more expensive because of the taxes, the highest in the EU.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Dont spend your money with fullish things. Theu are the most expensive things you can get.
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