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Academic
Course recommendations
As a MBA Dual Degree student, my choice was a little bit limited, but as an exchange student you will find a broad variety esp. with an Asian market perspective.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
s.a. (2) I would recommend a less strict "by-the-book" policy in some cases, especially when it comes to shifting courses, because of overlapps. Maybe some less assignments and projects, but then more in depth.
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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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The language of instruction is in either Uni English. Due to my year abroad as exchange student, my frequent travels to the US and my internship in NY, I did no face any problms with English. In Thailand however most the staff is national, and depending on the department, the level of English varies. Thus you might face some problems here and there. But in general you can make yourself understood. Patience is a bare necessity in the Thai culture.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really, for it might have spoilt the surprise and innocence of experiencing.
The only thing maybe: If you size in shoes is above 14, you will have trouble finding shoes in Thailand.
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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
Academic:Benchmark for Thailand, in some areas maybe even through out Asia.
The Asian background of the Institute allows you to meet Asian cultures at one place: all neighbouring countries, plus India, Bangladesh, former SUnion, Philippines, etc.
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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
If you want to go here, be aware of the different climate, the rather patience demanding culture of "mai pin rai" (don't worry/never mind), and the spicey food, which can be complemented with other dishes. It is a total different culture and you may either like it, or really dislike it.
Enjoy and travel the whole country!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Thailand is fairly cheap in all categories compared with Western Europe. Telephon is still equal, because less expense was made up by more long distance calls. Travelling is more, because we travel more in Thailand, than in England or Germany, but it is still comparably cheap.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
With my German bank it proved to be difficult to transfer money to the branch of the Thai bank on campus, although I still do not quite understand why? Cost for Visa in Thailand just increased. Otherwise everything locally made or service related is cheap, any imported about the same as in Europe.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Shared Appartment
Why?
Since my studies will be over by the end of my time at AIT, I would like to start working. Sharing an app. has always been a good experience so far.
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Personal comments
The housing is alright, when not stying at the standard rooms, which are small and without proper ventilation. If living at single or double room app. it becomes more spacious and airy. Always keep in mind that you are not living in central Europe :-)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Three main spots: Sukumvit area, Silom, Khao San Road. Latter is more a backpacker spot, the others are hit by Thais and foreigners almost equally.
Each country has its own restaurant, but Thai food is delicous, if not minding spiciness. Fresh sea-food is especially around the Silom area quite good. The Hotel bars and lounges are a good civilzed start for the evening, and then it really depends... if you want to dig in the Thai culture a little more, just move a few blocks from the main spots, or alittle north of Bangkok. A must...? I would say a Thai disco, e.g. Dance fever, or Night Stadium (Rangsit), huge halls, with live performance. Real Thai, almost no foreigners.
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