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University of San Francisco (USF)

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3.95 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had come to the U.S. being already fluent in English. However, having such and opportunity as being enrolled in USF gave me a lot of opportunities to learn a lot about both the people and the country which I would never had not had a chance to get.
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
Overall
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The tuition was too expensive
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I would be glad to see the USF becoming more versatile religionwise in the future.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
San Francisco is worth living in at any cost.
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Height str., Twin Peaks, Columbus str.
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Leonid K
People's Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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