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4.11 / 5 based on 26 reviews

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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
difficult to communicate with malaysians - cultural differences
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MARIA D
University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I believe I have improved my english language skills.
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clmurray
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
most people spoke english fluently so there was little opportunity to speak the local language
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MARIA D
University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
So I could bring my family.
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clmurray
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
ringgit is worth much less than canadian dollar
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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clmurray
Academic
Course recommendations
-more selection and more organized teachers
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
-more information to learn
-better laid out agenda
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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