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Rebecca S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything is more expensive!!! The euro/dollar exchange is not helpful in weighing down my wallet.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Rebecca S
Academic
Course recommendations
Get to know the different faculties - then, don't be limited by the school you have enrolled into. Take whatever you want - it's possible!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It was very different from the grading and work system at my home university. While I am accustomed to a steady workload, in Amsterdam there were typically only one or two major assignments given which put a lot more pressure upon the student to keep up with their readings so that they are up to date in class.
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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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Rebecca S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had thought more about the negative aspects of a cultural adjustment, especially going into it completely alone. I am thankful for the emotional grwoth I have experienced, but which I had thought about it more beforehand.
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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
Get independent housing if possible! And don't be afraid to take classes outside of your faculty.
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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
Amsterdam is a cultural mecca and centrally located in Europe enough to make it a fantastic starting point for travels. I have loved every minute of my stay here and would encourage anyone interested to come.
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Rebecca S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Dutch speak English better than most other European countries I have visited, so it made learning the language a little more difficult considering the natives would rather speak english to you than you speak dutch to them. Still, I found once a Ducth person saw your willingness to learn their language, they were very helpful, patient, and pleased.
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Rebecca S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy the independence an apartment gives. Also, staying close to campus allows me to meet other students while still having my own independent experience of the city.
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Rebecca S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Look out for cheap eats at Squat houses. And be aware of all the various schedules floating around cafes - there are always special events at all of the museums!
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