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University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

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4.30 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problems
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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Prices of Fruits and vegetables are higher in Washington DC than in Argentina
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
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
To travel with enough personal expenses money so as to avoid spending in money transfers and ATM charges
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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
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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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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Offer more courses and more course compatibility and credit recognition
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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
Excellent experience, made great personal and future work conacts, Washington is a great city.
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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
ATTENTION: My course was at the Washington Center of the University of California, Santa Barbara in Washington, DC. Thrid Edition, Martin's Tavern, Georgetown
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Tomas S
Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was the perfect opportunity in terms of price and quality of service, very comfortable.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was very well organized, we had the chance of a good price and quality.
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