Reviews of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Malaysia

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MARIA D

University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

More information about bringing families.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

The university has given me the opportunity to be independent as well as enjoy my study. The local people are hospitable and friendly. Many international students also find it cheap to study here.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

USM is a university in a garden. It has a relaxing atmosphere where students can freely explore and study.

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MARIA D

University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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MARIA D

University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I believe I have improved my english language skills.

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MARIA D

University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Travel, Food, Overall, Telephone, Nightlife:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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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.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

none

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MARIA D

University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Graduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

none

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