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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
De Bastaard bar, Belgie bar, Tripoli.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because i would like to be more independent from student life now that i am older
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Personal comments
The housing was new, we were the first to live in the house and it was immaculate. The housing committee were very reasonable and understanding. The location was in between the university and the town so it was perfect.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The management of group work could have been better. If a bad student was in your group it could have the effect of reducing your overall grade which was out of your control.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Netherlands is a country where people speak very good english. Therefore they don't expect or encourage you to speak their language. I had no real opportunity to learn dutch.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it was difficult to learn dutch and it would need real determination to try
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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
Be prepared to work in groups as much assessment is carried out from group work
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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
Get the student train discount to save on travel. Get a bike!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spent less in Utrecht than in Dublin because Dublin is now one of the most expensive cities in Europe
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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