123 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 123 reviews

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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
French language becomes more and more easy to communicate with others.
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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spend more money here because i am leaving alone.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
leaving abroad is difficult for the first period.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Excellent university
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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
I like travelling and when i have vacation i visit other countries.
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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
a lot of courses
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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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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because i can make friends.
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Personal comments
My personnal comments about housing at this university is beautiful because i am making contact with other people but the problem is that the rooms are very small.
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Johnny Y
University of Balamand, Tripoli, Lebanon
Engineering, Computer, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience