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4.21 / 5 based on 22 reviews
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Alexander D
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Best way to get to know origin people.
Best way to have an easy integration, into the foreign Culture.
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Personal comments
The cost of living and the rents are extremes expensive in San Luis Obispo.
So if you want to go there, reservate room in one of the student-dorms or try to insert an note via the internet
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Alexander D
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are even special language-courses, if you have starting-problems with the language.
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anuszka
Housing
Type of housing: dormitory off campus for exchange students
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: dormitory off campus for exchange students
Why?
great contact with the exchange students, great living conditions
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Personal comments
it is no problem, a lot of options depended on the preferences and budget
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Jan L
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the whole city is realy nice and the area around is fantastic
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Jan L
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
Pretty good; nice people; studied a lot
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Alexander D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Bad exchange rate (US Dollar/Euro)
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Travel, Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Two credit cards from your home country,
The german Postbank has some good rates.
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