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4.30 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Q's bar downtown, Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista - there is so much do get the party on.
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Housing
Type of housing: Roomsharing
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I did both, family and independent housing. With both I had great luck, the best however was to live with US roomates near campus, in Isla Vista, perfect environment.
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Personal comments
Housing is extremly expensive in Santa Barbara, 3 bedroom apartment ran up to $3400 per month
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Boosts anyone's abilities in slang, Santa Barbara has it's own slang words that one need to know: narly, shady etc.
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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
It's a very expensive beach town.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing, as mentioned very very expensive.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
California is one of the most beautiful places on earth, Santa Barbara is right in the middle of the California Coast line, so the nature is the prettiest. Got mountains in the back, ocean in front. The University itself has three oceansides next to the campus.
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Academic
Course recommendations
University Extension courses are great too.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, I couldn't have asked for more, really.
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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
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