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Leslie H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I took a Dutch language course at the James Boswell Institute and enjoyed it thoroughly! Most people in the Netherlands speak English, but it nice to learn some of the local language.
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Leslie H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I don't travel nearly as much at home. Also, my phone bill is a set-rate in the U.S. I am not normally charged by call unless it is a long-distance call.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Leslie H
Academic
Course recommendations
There are many courses offered in English, but some of them may not apply to your major. Be open and try new things!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some of my courses relied almost entirely on the final exam/final essay. It was a lot of pressure!
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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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Leslie H
Overall
I wish I had known...
The Netherlands has a lot of rain, more than I even imagined!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a great time! Utrecht is centrally located and fairly easy to maneuver.
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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
Travel all that you can. Just a note, if you go to Ireland, have a stamp affixed to your ISIC card (it costs 8 Irish pounds) at a USIT agency. It will save you 50% on all public transportation!
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Leslie H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Make sure to travel a lot, as much as possible! Visit Tivoli for dancing and like most international students, you'll spend a lot of time at Mick O'Connells.
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
I really enjoyed living with other Dutch students. My exchange worked out really well because the Dutch girl whose room I rented was able to study in America.
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Personal comments
Finding housing in Utrecht is very difficult. Make sure to submit your application early!
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