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3.98 / 5 based on 259 reviews

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Tinne L
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
I had no problems with the language. But foreign students had to learn Dutch with a Dutch handbook and they didn't even understand the questions. That could have been better.
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Tinne L
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
at home my parents paid everything and now I have to pay for it myself and everything is more expensive in the Netherlands.
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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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Academic
Course recommendations
Women AND SOCIETY IS A REALLY INTERESTING AND FUN COURSE. THE TEACHER IS ALSO VERY INTERESTING
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Their english was sometimes very poor
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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...
That The Hague was a bit of a dull city
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like to meet lots of international students you should come here!
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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
I 'm havinf a great time living on my own and going to school. It is a great experience
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the havana is ok, but not many places to go out in the city of The Hague. The Buddha bar is cool also, but it closes at 2 AM.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because I had a great experience living in a house with Dutch roommates
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Personal comments
My accommodation was very good. I shareds kitchen, bathroom and toilet with one other girl. It was very good!
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