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Tilburg University (KUB)

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4.04 / 5 based on 329 reviews
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It was relatively the same- however travel was great- very cheap to travel across countries by rail or especially air.
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Travel by air I was surpirsed about. Aside from that Europe is going to be more expensive that Australia for certain things- you have to budget for that.
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
No, they were fine, although a little straightforward. Not analytical enough.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
As far as an exchange goes- the workload was a perfect balance- ie, not a great deal!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing and I'm glad- just be open to everything.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Had a great time. The Erasmus Student Network is absolutely fantastic, and well-organised. Well done!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Don't miss the oppurtunity to travel when you can. A defninite eye-opening experience.
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Amazing! Practically everyone knew English. Lot easier to communicate than other European countries.
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
MAximises the most of your experince to live with your fellow exchange students.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The housing was fine. It did not have all the mod con's but it did have evrything that you needed, and it was cleaned regularly- another big plus!
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Kevin P
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
De Lamme Goedzak for the after dinner parties and Polly Magoo's for a crazy student night out.
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