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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have had the chance to stay longer !
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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
If you would like to experience the Westcoast of the US and a good university there, it is definitely the place to be. I would strongly recommend it to everybody who is open minded and interested in getting to know a completely different environment and a lot of different people from all over the world. But this is not too much connected to the school, I'm sure all the other universities there offer the same great classes. I just liked the fact of being in a smaller city close to a really big city which gave me the chance to explore so much of the surroundings and the whole Westcoast.
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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
I wish I would have had the chance to get my degree there and stay there ! I loved it a lot !
Travel as much as you can while you're there. Even the weekends are great for some short trips depending on your interest. It is soooo easy to meet people, try to meet as many interesting people as you can.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I took a lot of fun classes which I could never take at home because they are not offered there. I started learning spanish and I can highly recommend the Spanish classes.My class was early in the morning for four times a week but this made the learning experience very intense and just great !
All the activity classes are fun. my best class experience was taking the model united nations class in the political science department. Although it was a lot of studying, I had a great time in this class, met a lot of great people and got the chance to go to some big conferences.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It was the best academic experience I've ever had. All German universities should look to the system here and try to improve in that way.
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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As I study English in Germany and spent some time in England and Australia before, it wasn't about the language at all. I was pretty fluent when I came to Long Beach but after my stay I had completely lost my accent and American became my second language. I improved especially in the everyday slang terms and I believe that I also enhanced my vocabulary in general.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
currency.... The Dollar is so strong compared to the Mark. When you stop converting the currencies you actually spend not more than at home. The difference is just that you don't earn anything while studying abroad !
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Nightlife, Overall, Food, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
no surprises....just spent too much money. Clothes, music and books are still cheaper in the US than at home and that's why I spent a lot of money for that. Cost-saving tips ? Save a lot of money before you leave home !
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was more independent and I really liked to have a room for my own instead of sharing a room in the dorms. plus I lived close to the beach which was awesome....
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Personal comments
The dorms are great to get to know people easily but as I said I prefer to have a room for my own in an apartment with others.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I went to Los Angeles a lot which has to offer soooo much.... hard to tell one favorite spot. Best cafe in Long Beach was definitely The Portfolio which is a great coffee house. While being here you have to check out the big variety of food places. One of my favorites in Long Beach is Taco Surf, great mexican food. Big time events are happening all the time, so your choice is nearly unlimited. I went to a lot of Lakers games, also hockey and now football is back.... they have great concerts. Blue cafe in Long Beach is a good place to go. As well as the whole Pine Street area with Alegria and all these other nice hang outs. Check out all the beautiful beaches, Venice and Santa Monica are a must as well as Huntington and Laguna Beach in Orange County south of Long Beach. Bottomline... there is so much to do and see that you have to come back every year !
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