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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Where you have a room like most other international students, you get to meet a lot of people of very different culture and ways of life than yours, thereby you get to appreciate and learn to live with other people and respect them for their believes and ways of life.It helps you to have a wider perspective towards life.
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Personal comments
I think the problem is that Leiden is a small city with a high population of students, and as such accomodation costs are a bit expensive especially for international students.
I think if there were on campus accomodations it will be a bit better.
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Communication was not a problem in the university environment because people are aware of the fact that there are a lot of international students around so as soon as they realise this, they speak english to you, i think they are quite willing to help.
In the community as well it is a bit easy at least you can cope with the things and places you need to go.I think generally people are willing to help when they realise you don't speak the local language.
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living is higher in my host country than my home country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Try not buy things unless they are necessary
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Riding a bike, although i can ride now.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a very good university where you can be equiped with all you need to survive outside the 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
Netherlands is a very beautiful country with nice people.
Be careful when you get to the airport
Be prepared for a cold and wet time-needs some real good jackets.
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
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Interaction with international students
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