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chribox
Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, ISEP
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Undergrauate students in the US who live on campus are usually 18 years old, 5 younger than me (at the time I went abroad); it's a more independent way to live too
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Personal comments
I had a good accomodaton, lived in a university apprtment (5 people, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 1 common room); the other dormitories mostly are only double occupancy bedrooms with no possibility to prepare own meals - would not recommend living there. Still, on campus housing is a very good way to meet people!
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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
American English is not always the one that you learn in France. I was more used to British English or a mix of both. However, being in the South of the USA makes you learn this specific accent and slang language. it was hard at the begginning but then it was fine. actually I love southern American English now
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: 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
Kaminsky for a coffee and a pastry
Café Lana for Coffee and Lunch
Jestine Kitchen for wonderful Charleston Food
Citybar for clubbing
Gaulard and Maliclet: G and M fast and French restaurant
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chribox
Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, ISEP
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
beach at Sullivan's Island; Kaminsky's at the market (cafe); Starbucks (next to camous, a favorite hang out for internationals)
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chribox
Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, ISEP
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
the US-Dollar exchange reate was/is vrey high, so it was expensive for me; especially transort costs when travelling and nightlife
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Travel, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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chribox
Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, United States
Social Sciences, Undergraduate, ISEP
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
The Southern accent can be pretty hard to understand sometimes!
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