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4.28 / 5 based on 105 reviews
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The local language,is Spaanish! a lot of the student arr native in Spanish.
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housings.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
It cost a lot to live in Miami!
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it was expensive!
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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
4
Costs
3
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
It is a good university and a lot of international students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Be cultural open and you will experince more. See the oppertunites and the possiblities!
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Always talk to the teachers!
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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
No, it's a good univesity!
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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
Overall
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because, you have more freedom.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I think the housing are okay and the campus. But I recommend to live off-campus.
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monica75
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Golf! Club: Opium in South beach
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