381 reviews
4.10 / 5 based on 381 reviews
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I used to live with my parents before my US trip. I wanted to see the country, hence I spent more money on traveling.
Read more >
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
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
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a big campus with lot's of opportunities and facilites. Everybody can meet his interests at the UIUC.
Read more >
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
We bought a car and made roadtrips over the weekends. Starting on Thursday evening until Monday morning. We went to New York, Washington D.C. and Chicago.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
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
It was a great opportunity for improfing my english. I loved to gain new phrases not only on the intsructional side but also on the social side.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
not that complicated in winter.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Gabriel S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
en
Español
Français