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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, 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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really improve my English. The academic English level that the courses required make me improve my writing and my verbal English skills. Classmates, friends and the people at the comunity were a great help. Every body were so friendly ... that is an important point when you are trying to communicate in a second language.
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In this city you need a car. The public transportation is not so good.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university needs to stop charging for the copies that we print at the computer lab. We pay a high rate to be able to use the computer center.
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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
Brownsville is a sunny and small city. The life style is very relaxing, no traffic jams, no stress, no long lines. It is a peaceful city.
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cobbleheads, Puro cafe, South Padre Island
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
when you live in your own apartment you start seeing things in a different way. A new country and the responsabilities that came with your independency really makes a change in your perspective of life.
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Personal comments
UTB has not count with dorms. It is a little bit difficult to find a place to live if you do not know anyone in the city. Although as soon as you find a place to live you can enjoy the city and the friendly people.
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