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“Grandes Oportunidades”
Paul M
Spain,
Medicine, 2022
OverallUna universidad con recursos de última generación para formar profesionales altamente cualificados
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Careers
Todavía no conozco las oportunidades de las prácticas internacionales, sin embargo estamos hablando de una universidad de gran prestigio que abre un abanico de oportunidades laborales en el mercado.
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Pros
La cantidad de recursos que dispones para seguir una carrera.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
If you ever come to Durham make sure to visit Asheville, the Outer Banks, Wilmington beach, Winston-Salem, etc.
There are many great places to go nearby, such as the one I mentioned above.
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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The exchange rate between US$ and Brazilian Reais changed quite a bit throughout the course. Whatch out for problems like that.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Balance work and fun
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a Gothic Wonderland. It's a give and take.
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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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amo10
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Studies, Graduate, MBA
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
No problems. I already had a good English before coming to Duke.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Great! A real exposure to an English speaking environment.
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