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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Every Tuesday night was international night at Mick O'Connell's Irish Pub. That was always a wonderful night to see people you did not often see. I particularly liked Filemon Paucis and Hofman in the city center. Also, every Monday night was open mic night at the Oude Potthuis, and I enjoyed performing there as much as possible. Of course, the Dom tower is a great tourist spot, and there are some nice parks.
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Housing
Type of housing: International Student House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: International Student house
Why?
I had my own room, yet I was able to live in the same corridor as five other exchange students from around the world. I was able to meet a fantastic group of people.
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Personal comments
The accomodation was located in the city center, very close to my law classes. Besides the great location, I met many international students from Europe and Australia, with whom I will keep in touch. The international student house was ideal to get a truly international experience.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I felt that it was difficult to get a chance to practice the language because everyone spoke perfect English. However, when I got the chance to learn a few phrases, it did not seem to be terribly hard. My girlfriend is Dutch, so she has been able to help me increase my knowledge of the language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would just say to make sure you do not eat at fancy restaurants. Also, take second class trains, and do not fly if you do not need to.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that I had taken a Dutch language course before going because it would have made it easier to learn once I was there.
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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 would say that it is a fantastic academic and social experience.
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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 would say to take weekend trips as much as possible because every city is so accessible from Utrecht. If someone says you should go with them on a trip go because it is more fun to be somewhere with other people, and you get a chance to know them better.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I wish that there would have been more to choose from in my particular field (international relations). However, the international law courses were quite good.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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