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4.21 / 5 based on 499 reviews

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University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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Andrew W
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Closer to campus
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Personal comments
Private room and bath, but community livingroom and kitchen
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Andrew W
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish i had known more about the community i was moving into
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
About half the university is made up of international students, so there are many others who will share the same experience and jitters you may have
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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
Sweden is the gateway to the rest of Europe, so make sure to travel
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Andrew W
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, 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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Andrew W
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
everyone is able to speak english, and swedish language classes are offered so if english is not your 1st language this is a great plac to improve both english and swedish
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Andrew W
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items