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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More Freedom in an apt. Also, I would have preferred sharing a quaint house with other students.
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Personal comments
Too many rules while living on campus. Cleaning maids and university rules make you wonder if you are in Uni or some kind of bording school.
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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Live with english students. There will be plenty of opportunity to get to know other international students. This way you can have the best of both worlds. You'll want to buy a wetsuit and go surfing. Make sure you get a Int'l drivers permit so you can rent a car and check out the country side and seaside villages. Take the ferry to Cornwall and hike the coastal path to the next town, have a pint and enjoy the view. Also: Jelly Jazz at the Quay Club and some special events on Union Street. Don't be afraid of Union Street, just take a cab. Start visiting the surrounding towns in Cornwall/Devon early - there is a lot to see. Join a club, but be sure they are organised - many are not. The ski club is pretty good. They meet every week in a pub and get together for at least one big ski trip. Football is well organised and I think the SUBA club is getting better (thanks to Seb, or course).
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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food and basic services are a bit more expensive - not much. I travelled more and went out 4-5 days a week, so that's why I spent more than usual in those categories.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
USIT travel has some excellent student deals.
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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Whatever you think will be interesting. Business, American History, Marketing - all have a different twist.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The Library closes at 5pm, so don't expect to be able to study there. Tech facilities are good, but if something doesn't work, don't hold your breath and wait for it to be fixed.
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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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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there was a lot of private accomodation available. Easy to rent. English roomies.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Keep the library open longer. Better the Uni newspaper.
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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
Increase your budget. It costs money to rent cars, travel, drink and be merry. You don't want to find yourself sitting at home because you don't have money to go out and get the experience you deserve.
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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
When I arrived, I agreed with the English that British English is superior to the American version. By the end of the year I had changed my mind.
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