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4.14 / 5 based on 352 reviews
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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have gotten off-campus accommodation (Apt. or Family) for money reasons, more cultural exposure, and less administrative hassle/exploitation.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't deal with on-campus accommodation in any way! It's a rip off.
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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
Meet lots of people, don't be shy, go see all the places you can, do as much as you can! A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
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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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems, always a good thing
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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Dublin is an expensive city! The price of on-campus accommodation is way too expensive!
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Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
On-campus housing was too expensive and restrictive!
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Personal comments
The rates for living on campus (comparatively with the same type of accommodation in the same area, considering the cost for room alone, minus the negligible difference in utilities, etc.) are much higher (about 50% higher). There is no sense of accountability or fair treatment from the administration of on-campus living either. There are a great deal of rules and fees for which they will bill you without any measure for filing a dispute over how they were applied.
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John D
Appalachian State University, Boone, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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