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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
On campus housing gives you more contact with people from other countries and from UCLA. You are involve in campus life faster than when you are living by your own.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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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
When you stablish any kind of relation with other international students, you can improve your english as well as the fluency of your speaking. Moreover, the classes can give you the opportunity to increase your levels of comprenhension with that language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The necessity of having a car if you want to go everywhere
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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
UCLA gives you a perfect environment to increase your english knowledge and fluency as well as having fun everyday of your stay there.
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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
Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful cities around the world, but also the most expensive one.
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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