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4.23 / 5 based on 195 reviews

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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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

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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was nice to have your own room and space
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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved the university, Basque people are amazing
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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
Travel every chance you can!
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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Academic
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned alot of language while I was living there
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Nina V
California State University, Chico, Chico, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USAC
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items