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4.25 / 5 based on 92 reviews
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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, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bars along Richmond Street
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Housing
Type of housing: kinf of hotel
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
might be cheaper and cleaner, besides this nearer to university
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Personal comments
there should be a better service provided by the host university
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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
People are very helpful when they realize that you have language problems.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
more information about the courses, way of teaching
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
all in all very good, should provide more theoretical aspects in their teaching.
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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
It is a great opportunity to travel Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and also the East-Coast of the US.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more theoretical aspects should be provided in the courses.
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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