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4.11 / 5 based on 141 reviews
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Newcastle stadium and life centre
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I really enjoy the freedom/sound proof nature of an apartment accommodation
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Personal comments
University accommdations were not specious enough and were more expensive compared to rented apartments
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
ICT knwoledge (literacy)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Accessibility to academic resources was an immeasurable help
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The quality of teaching was not too good. Students were left to work on their own.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Lecturers should add more effort to expose students into practical aspects of their course taught. This will link the theoretical knowledge acquired to the expectations in the labour market
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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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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Cost of living is cheaper in host country than home country
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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