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Irène R
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Polish is a very difficult language, so much of the exchanges were made in English.
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Irène R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because life in Poland is cheaper!!
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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
Cost saved due to a cheap accomodation.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Please, write slides !!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More convincing teachers?
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That piwo meant BEER
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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
If you want to go to Poland, read about it first and learn a few words.
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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
Don't miss Krakow
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The cultural and social life in Warsaw is well described in guides, and well organized. I had a wonderful time there.
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Housing
Type of housing: Student room
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I believe that staying in a family enables you to enjoy the cultural specificities of the country.
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Personal comments
Accomodation in "Sabinki Student Hostel" was OK. We had to share the room with another exchange student, but Polish student shared it with two students. So we can say that we were overfavored...
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