48 reviews
3.77 / 5 based on 48 reviews
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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
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 German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Learning German has not been easy for me due to the fact that a lot of my friends speak English and we generally end up conversing in English
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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I do not travel as much here as I do at home, also my nightlife here was reduced because of problems in communication
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Housing, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had a better knowledge of the language before coming over
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Quite good but could be better
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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
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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
More practical based work in courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Provision of internship opportunities so students can put into practice what they have learnt
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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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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Being away from the campus meant I was out of the loop when information was being passed round and organising meetings with my classmates was a bit of a problem as I was not easily reachable.
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Personal comments
Housing in the university is quite good even though I did not stay in the university hostels,probably more accomodation should be made available on campus so that students don't have to go far seeking accomodation
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University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I am not much of a party goer so I don't know much about night spots but places like STUK and Zwischenbau are popular
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