501 reviews
4.07 / 5 based on 501 reviews
Useful |
0
Marine S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Highlander, Tweeheren and Shamrock very nice coffees for exchange students...Don't miss the Carnaval party, biggest event in the year!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Marine S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I have my independence and quietness but at the same time, I spend time with my roommates and with my friends from university.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Marine S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The price is different for housing and phone, I travel more...
Read more >
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
not really, live in Maastricht is expensive!
Read more >
Useful |
2
Marine S
Academic
Course recommendations
Finance courses are very hard...be careful!
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
the PBL is very nice but exchange students should be more trained before starting
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Marine S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I knew a lot of thinks before arriving and it was sufficient
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be prepared to work a lot!
Read more >
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
You have to prepare money and travel in Amsterdam, Brussels, Koln...
Read more >
Useful |
0
Marine S
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everybody speak english in the Netherlands which is great...
Read more >
en
Español
Français