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Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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anonymous
Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Living independently is a good choice, but the ambiance of family is sth I appreciate most.
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Personal comments
1. Best way to learn the local language(s), culture, ideology of the people.
2. Convenience for studies.
3. Colser to a student life.
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Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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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anonymous
Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Even though the language environment and communicational philosophy in China are rather different from those in western Europe, being polite and open- minded(acceptive) is appreciated everywhere. Personally, I would say that in my host university, I've experienced a lot, and learned a lot.
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Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
another European language.
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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
Personal recommendation
1. Make more efforts to go international.
2. Try to avoid bureaucracy among the administrative staff.
3. Possibility of openness of at least one 24-hour-library.
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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 Universit~{(&~} Catholique de Louvain is an excellent university. If it could make some improvements/ progresses in the 3 points mentioned above, it could be one of the best.
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anonymous
Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, China
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It is normal, living expenses here are higher.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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