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4.15 / 5 based on 54 reviews
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Andre S
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Polish is part of the Slavic language group and therefore totally different from English or my mother tongue which made it quite difficult to learn. Still I found it interesting to dig a little deeper in such a language.
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Academic
Course recommendations
some teachers could show more expertise in the English language.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The rating system could be done more accurately
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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
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
the price rate is much lower in Poland than in the Netherlands (rent was 150 euro instead of 300 euro in Holland)
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
any time I cashed money from the bank, they charged a service fee of 1,50 euro. If you do this every week, the costs add up pretty quickly.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If they would assess reports with more care, it would be ok (now they give you a high grade without even looking at it carefully)
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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
Poland is a great country to stay in if you are low on budget. Though, because they entered the European Union in 2004, prices are increasing rapidly. If you therefore want to take advantage of the low prices, go there soon.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
they had a wide selection of available apartments, which meant they could meet the demands of the students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Lodz Kaliska, Fabryka and Coffess & Toffees: nice music, nice atmosphere and good prices!
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