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3.96 / 5 based on 58 reviews
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Christene P
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: Arabic
Was learning Arabic a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Arabic?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The slang was hard to grasp at first and some accents are very thick but the more you talk with people, the easier it will be to understand, just don't be shy.
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“St Abndrews”
Cayetana L
Switzerland, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2024
OverallAn amazing University, with a beautiful campus and very committed teachers.
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Pros
The campus, the sports facilities, and the location near the ocean.
Cons
The location is a little remote, and the weather is not the best. The winters especially are very wet and cold.
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Christene P
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Going to Edinburgh for weekend trips is fantastic, especially in the winter. Going to London on the train to see a show was lots of fun too
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Travel, obviously requires more money than when one is based at "home." When abroad, one wants to "try everything": food, drink, night life, etc.
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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
Bank fees. Unable to obtain form of employment. Get student ID cards for travel discounts. Car pool, share rides, network. Stay w/friends instead of hotels. Hostels great.
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“excellent research opportunities”
Shijat A
India, Graduate
Statistics, 2020
Overall
nicely tailored courses with highly skilled professors
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Pros
knowledge, network of researchers
Cons
expensive place to live
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Overall
I wish I had known...
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
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