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Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP)

83 reviews
4.41 / 5 based on 83 reviews
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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had a fantastic experience and i would like to say that I speak portuguese very well
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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
none
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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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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No not in particular, I like to experience things att first hand
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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
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
A good University
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Go and experience a wondeful country with a rich culture and be sure to interact with Brazilians
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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
I liked the neibourghoods around Jardins, Campo belo, I would also like to recomend the beutiful beaches around Maresias and Sao Sebastiao
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Anders E
Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is mor comfortable
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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