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4.08 / 5 based on 481 reviews
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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 had no problems communicating because almost everyone spoke english at a high level. However this meant that I did not pick up as much Dutch as I should have
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Exchange rat and high cost of living in Amsterdam
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Markets are a great way to shop, very cheap and they are all over Amsterdam
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just the tricks you learn when travelling around, the cheap and efficient ways to do it.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Is a great University with plenty of activiites and thing to do for international students
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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
check out the cheap cheap flights you get with all the new small airlines. Credit cards not always taken in Amsterdam, set up your own bank account once there to keep costs down and make things easier.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Freedom and the opportunity to meet other students your age
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Personal comments
Housing was expensive in Amsterdam and there seemed to be a shortage so options were limited, however location and facilities were great
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Man where do I start? Amsterdams full of awesome night spots and cafes
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