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4.29 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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Indrawati S
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Everything is great so I don't think I need to fill in any comments about EIU.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There were a couple great bars close to the dorms, which is also an advantage for students. Though, I don't remember the names.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
This is a one life experience so the fact that O spent more money than I usually do back home wasn't a problem.
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: 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 involved in an exchange program before to attend EIU so I had no problem to speak english.
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Indrawati S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I forgot the name since it was 3 years ago. But the place really rocks :)
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“Good for learning but can improve overall”
Sabrina R
United States,
Computer Science / IT, 2025
Overall
I think the university has the potential to be as good as it used to but there isn't any initiative shown by the university leadership/staff.
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Pros
Small classes
Cons
More diverse teaching staff, better housing, better on campus work options.
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