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3.83 / 5 based on 34 reviews
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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
Final comments
Learn Czech first.
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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
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macdock
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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