Opiniones de Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA) | Holanda

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Anna H

Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Suecia
Relaciones Internacionales, Posgrado, Independiente

Estudios

Recomendaciones de cursos

One way of improving the quality of MA courses would be to offer separate graduate courses rather than giving the same courses to undergraduates and graduates. In addition, even though the TOFEL score is rather high, some students still struggled to reach an academic level of English. Perhaps a more inclusive English-test could be an option.

Mi experiencia académica

Calidad de los cursos

Variedad de los cursos

Acceso a recursos

Interacción con profesores

Interacción con estudiantes internacionales

Interacción con estudiantes locales

Comentario personal

I would suggest a better way of making sure that all courses have the same standard and quality - some did really not measure up to graudate level while a very few were really good.

Mi opinión de los sistemas de evaluación

Exámenes a final de curso

Exámenes a lo largo del curso

Trabajos y proyectos al final del curso

Trabajos y proyectos a lo largo del curso

Valoración global

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Anna H

Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Suecia
Relaciones Internacionales, Posgrado, Independiente

Idiomas

Idioma de instrucción: Inglés

¿Fue aprender Inglés fue un factor importante de elección?

No, no lo fue.

¿Cuánto mejoraste tu Inglés?

Mi nivel antes: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión
Mi nivel después: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión

Dificultades de idioma

Social

Educatives

Administrativas

Valoración global

Comentario personal

Everyone speaks so good English here and Dutchmen ar very happy to use their English so it makes it harder to learn Dutch.

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Anna H

Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Suecia
Relaciones Internacionales, Posgrado, Independiente

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

I wish I had know about the quality of the courses offered; accademic achievements was the only reason for me chosing this specific univeristy.

En mi opinión:

Mejor te quedas en casa.

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

4

Cultura

2

Gastos

2

Actividades

1

Vida universitaria

1

Vida social y fiesta

3

Clima y ubicación

1

Recomendación personal

Depending of the reasons why one comes to Amsterdam, I think if it is a total experience one wants; culture; language; new country; relaxed city,I can see that Amsterdam is a good choice. For academic reasons, a native-English speaking country is a better option as level of education will subsequently be higher.

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

2

Viajé

3

Mejoré mis idiomas

2

Conocí gente de otros países

3

Me hice más autónomo

3

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

2

Me cambió la vida

3

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

2

Comentarios finales

There are many good sides to Amsterdam; it is a small city with a relaxed feel to it; small enough to bike around (which everyone does); and you get by in English. But to really get an understanding of what Dutch culture really is, one needs to make Dutch friends which is hard in itself and learn Dutch. That is the key.

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Anna H

Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Suecia
Relaciones Internacionales, Posgrado, Independiente

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Beca oficial

Otras fuentes de financiación:

ninguno

Oportunidades de trabajo:

Trabajé durante mi estudio en el extranjero

Costumbres personales de gasto

What took must of my monthly budget was the rent because housing is really expensive in Amsterdam. Food was cheaper than in Sweden but books were the same.

Alojamiento:

Más caro que en casa.

Teléfono, Vida nocturna, Viajar, General:

Igual de caro que en casa.

Comida:

Menos caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ordenadores / internet

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Rents are expensive. Tips are much less than in US/UK, so worth bearing in mind that it is enought to round off the bill. The cheapest veggies and fruit can be found at markets - supermarkets are expensive, especially Albert Hein (even though the nicest one).

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Anna H

Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Suecia
Relaciones Internacionales, Posgrado, Independiente

Alojamiento

Tipo de alojamiento: studenthouse

Organizado por: Universidad de intercambio

Si volviera, eligiría: Piso o apartamento

¿Por qué?

The residence is beautifully located in the heart of Amsterdam, but unfortunately the rent was more than double for similar accomodation avaiable to Dutch students; there were mice in the common kitchen; and the paperthin walls of the rooms made studying impossible.

Evaluación personal

Gastos

Instalaciones

Ubicación

Limpieza

Espacio

Comentario personal

I was very luck and found an apartment after only a month in the residence. However, the issue of poor housing was brought up to the administrative department at the Univeristy, as all students felt they were paying too much for what they got.

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