287 reviews
4.02 / 5 based on 287 reviews
Useful |
0
libyoung
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Better location, close to town. On campus living is not as "Dutch" - it lacks the charm of the small apartments and houses
Read more >
Personal comments
For international students, on campus housing isnt the best value for money. Houses and apartments off campus are far more liveable and enjoyable
Read more >
Useful |
0
libyoung
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Janskerkof, DMW, The Port, Havana,
Read more >
Useful |
0
libyoung
Academic
Course recommendations
Internationalizaztion and National Policy - Very insightful, good group discussions, diverse range of opinions from varying lecturers.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
One particulr course - Ethnic Prejudices and Nationalism was very intenmsive throughout the whole semester
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 |
5
libyoung
Overall
I wish I had known...
Studying three units would be too intensive and that two units in the social sciences department is more than enough
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I have studied at an American university as well as an Australian university. The academic experience at Utrecht was not to be compared. Interactive classes, challenging articles and course work and fun teaching and lecturing tecniques
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
Utrecht is fun and bustling. The town has a fantastic vibrancy and youthfulness that is contagiuos - this is juxtoposed with a very historic and quaint city. Both aspects seem to compliment each other perfectly for some odd reason.
As for travel tips unfortunately i am one of the few Australians to come to a European city and not travel around to other countries, to tell you the truth i was completey content staying in Utrecht itself and expereincing teh Dutch culture and great atmosphere - There was always some event/action to keep you involved with the city.
Read more >
Useful |
0
libyoung
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Australian Dollar is weaker, things were a little more expensive and i am not good at budgeting when i am having such a great time
Read more >
Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Go to Lombok to purchase vegetables and bread at the local stores and markets
Read more >
Useful |
0
libyoung
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone was able to speak english fluently and overall were always very polite and obliging. Never any rude gestures and impolite social interactions
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français