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JESSICA A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
MANY PEOPLE IN BRUSSELS SPEAK ENGLISH, BUT I WAS ABLE TO PRACTICE MY FRENCH -- BUT NOT NECESSARILY IMPROVE IT.
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JESSICA A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
NO TRANSPORTATION FOR CHEAPER GROCERIES.
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Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
BROUGHT MORE BOOKS WITH ME FROM AMERICA IN ENGLISH WHERE THEY ARE CHEAPER. DONE MORE RESEARCH FOR INTERNSHIPS AHEAD OF TIME, GOTTEN DEADLINES AHEAD OF TIME.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
TRY TO VISIT AND SPEAK WITH STUDENTS FIRST, ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS TO MAKE SURE IT IS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE SCHOOL.
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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
HAVING A MOBILE PHONE MAKES HOUSE HUNTING MUCH EASIER. WHILE HOUSE HUNTING CONSIDER STAYING IN A FLAT-HOTEL.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
WRITING WORKSHOPS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE COURSE
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
*NOTE: I STUDIED AT UKC'S BRUSSELS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
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Personal comments
I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH UNIVERSITY OF KENT AT CANTERBURY'S HOUSING AS I STUDIED AT THEIR BRUSSELS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES.
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JESSICA A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
IN BRUSSELS, CAFE, LA CREMERIE DE LA VACHE.
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