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4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Was very progressive and good. The level specified above doesn't really show the progress...
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Switzerland, you know...
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You have to open an account and wire money before getting there, otherwise you have to wait one week.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Airports often lose your stuff during your trip, didn't know that... Had to wait quite a bit.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great if you wanna work hard, excellent if you want to travel. Great for sports. Medium if you want to meet local students... They work too much!!
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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
Go ahead. But don't be afraid of challenge, the courses are pretty tough, especially in Engineering and Maths.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Choose the right ones, there are huge differences of difficulty and time comsumption between different courses...
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Freedom, independance, was much cheaper, no specific to the campus rules, no major disadvantages.
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Personal comments
Was a bit expensive and pretty closed on campus, not a lot of opportunities to meet people from outside.
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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
Turret at WLU, Bombers at UW, Phil's at King's and University
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