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4.07 / 5 based on 91 reviews
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Ada M
Overall
I wish I had known...
cheap places to eat woould have been a plus
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Have fun learn and absorb as much as you can, you won't forget it
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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
Take the school trips, they are great, the kekabs are savory and talk don't be shy.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it's bigger and cleaner
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Personal comments
The accomodation on the campus were a little old and not so confortable
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Rósa B
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I made necessary progress in the local language after my stay and have been using that ever since
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Ines S
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The food was based on my income, when I am living at home my parents attribute to house income.
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Telephone, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Ines S
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
People where very patient with the foreign community when you had to speak to them in French.
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Rósa B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yes, always pay the "tram" which is the local train, otherwise you have to pay a large fee.
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