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4.09 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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Jennifer B
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I needed to save a lot of money.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The campus didn't look like a regular campus of concrete buildings, there were some that looked like temporary trailers. The facilities need an upgrade.
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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
It is expensive attending this school because it is a private college. I would definitely recommend saving up and researching beforehand the areas of where to live especially when the commute can take long due to traffic.
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Nadiya
Overall
I wish I had known...
Bring more of the things from home that describe my culter in order to be able to present my country in more colorful ways.
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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
To grow bigger by attracting more students as from USA so from different countries around the world.
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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
Be open minded and meet as many people as you can from the first day of your stay, then you will definately have unforgetable experience.
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Jennifer B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There was no language barrier however most international students did tend to socialize with others from their home country. Other than that, the student and teacher population was mostly friendly and receptive.
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jemendozagimenez
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Bucaramanga, Colombia
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
not at all, i had all the info i needed
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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
It is the best place to get to know people from all over the world
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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
Studying abroad is a great experience and san diego and USIU are great places to do it
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Jennifer B
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'd have my own privacy instead of with family members.
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Personal comments
It wasn't too appealing. The rooms were small, bunk beds, looked more like a camp.
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mapu
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Language, Undergraduate, ESL
Overall
I wish I had known...
You need a car, you REALLY need a car out there!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The out of town location is made up by the all-year excellent weather.
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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
Make sure to go to Tijuana and Las Vegas for the weekends!
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