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Marie B
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was already fluent before studying at Columbia since I had spent one year in Wales and some time in the US.
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Ana 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English got very good after a year in New York. Having English speaking friends helped a lot.
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Marie B
Housing
Type of housing: International House
Arranged by: Host university
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Why?
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The iHouse is a great place to meet people... When you have time...Which I did not.
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Pia S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Suede in SoHo, Bread in Soho, the Livingroom in the Meat Packing District
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anonymous
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
I was fluent before my academic experience and after it I was completely fluent.
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Pia S
Housing
Type of housing: Rented a room at a friend's place
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
I am going back 1st of September and I am staying at my friend's place again.
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