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3.58 / 5 based on 34 reviews
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Edward A
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since my study abroad program, I have married a woman from Sofia, and have learned the Bulgarian language to a modest level.
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France, Vocational training
, 2012
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Careers
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Pros
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Florentina F
Randolph Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Full time Enrollment
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Favourite night club Undergroung,
Favourite Restaurant- Old Dublin
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Florentina F
Randolph Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Full time Enrollment
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew more about the American system of studying: course and Major selection
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a great place to study due to the gorgeous combination of the flavour of the local culture with the culture of the American institution
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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
Take the chance- go abroad and study !:)- enjoy a tremendous cultural exchange
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Beth O
Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure to keep all your grades and ask for elaboration on every grade received by instructors. Keep the syllabus!!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More explanation of what is expected of students from the beginning of the semester. There is a lot of "implied" instruction that may throw off visiting students.
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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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Beth O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things in Albania are not nearly as expensive as in the US.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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