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Academic
Course recommendations
I took classes with Professor Ype Poortinga. If you are interested in Cross-cultural issues, he is an exceptional professor in this field.
The Dutch language class, however, was not very well managed and did not motivate the stuents to learn Dutch.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Improve the Dutch language course.
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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...
Just go for it. And never turn down invitations to go for a beer, to a party, etc. -- take advantage of all your opportunities.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The ESN (Erasmus Student Network) an organization of Dutch students that organized events and spent lots of time with foreign students, was exceptional. One of the best parts of my experience.
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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
The city of Tilburg doesn't have a great reputation among the Dutch -- it is not as beautiful or famous as other Dutch cities. However, personally, I loved the city and have a fantastic experience there. Meeting and living with other foreign students from all over the world was certainly a great experience for all involved.
If you go, enjoy adventures along the Red Cycling Path.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Overall, the English ability of Dutch people is excellent. In 9 months living in the Netherlands, I think I met a total of 4 or 5 people who couldn't speak English -- and they were all over 60 years old. It is hard to be motivited to learn Dutch in this environment, but my biggest regret of my stay there is that I did not put more effort into learning the language -- because it certainly would be a great skill to have, but I let that opportunity slip away.
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Housing
Type of housing: Student house accross the street from campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I had a wonderful experience living in Hogeschoollaan (a student house) and I have no complaints. But if I were to go back I would live in an apartment closer to the center to become more immersed in the Dutch culture and lifestyle.
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Personal comments
Living in Hogeschoollaan (a student house just next to the university) was the single best part of my experience in Tilburg. It is a mixture of foreign students and Dutch students, with ample space for gathering for dinners, parties, etc. It was a very international, multi-cultural environment. Living together, we could develop very close personal relationships and learn lots about each other's countries and lifestyles. It was very conducive to international romances as well. During my stay we had some exceptional multi-apartment parties.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
T'Ministerie (which is no longer there, I hear), Brandpunt, Polly Magoo, the Sunlight, Octendgloren, little Africa, the Cyclus
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