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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)

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4.10 / 5 based on 381 reviews
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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
chinese restaurant close to Randolphstreet
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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
closer to university
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
we had no idea how to manage the housing BY OURSELF in advance from Austria, therefore we choose the offer through the university
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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because we wanted to see a lot of things
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
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
service fees at the university of 400$!
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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
if you really want to do a course, talk to the teacher
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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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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
more detailed information about the courses
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
1
Costs
1
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
enjoy the luxury at this university
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
2
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
if you can finance it, go to New York and Washington - it is worth it!
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Roland U
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Agricultural Economics, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
important have contact with local students
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