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3.64 / 5 based on 149 reviews
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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Initially found it quite amazing to hear that I speak too fast for people to hear. Had to work on the speed level a little bit.
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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
General cultural difference in Belgium with reference to regions
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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
VUB remains one of the best Flemish university where one could have direct contact with a very high standard of education. I highly recommend it.
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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
Belgian generally seems a bit cold in attitude to foreigners, however the environment provides full opportunity for visitors to explore and enjoy their rich culture. It is now left for individual to define the “how far” of their stay and “how well” is has been so far.
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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, 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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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Student hostel (Off campus)
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
It's all fun as usual anyway bbecause there are different events, people and activities to get involved in.
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George A
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Nigeria
Management Information Systems, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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