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4.34 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Demetres K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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
Great communication in English. Americans are friendly and speak a lot to strangers. If you want to learn English is a great place to come. Many literature programmes offered here as well.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Telephone, Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More nightlife !!!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No. Just take into account that California is not like Baywatch !
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great teaching and courses.
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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
Great teaching and courses. Great place to travel to near-by locations. Small easy-going city, close to the environment. Beautiful forest scenery. Not many things to do at night.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Well, downtown Santa Cruz, I guess. There is the main street called Pacific avenue. Most nightclubs, cinemas and cafes are there. Other than that, nothing else special.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Campus accomodation is getting more and more expensive year by year. We are talking about $800/month !
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Personal comments
It is great, located in the forest, up the hill - 10 minutes from the beach. Spacious, but is getting more and more expensive year by year. We are talking about $800/month !
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