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Eastern Illinois University

14 reviews
4.29 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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, Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
This a great experience...don't miss it!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
3
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
The college of business at EIU is well ranked in the US. That's one of the main advantage of this school (great education)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
This life opportunity can change your life...in a positive way. if you have the chance to go study abroad...take it. You will never forget it
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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
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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ffrigo
HEC Liège, Liège, Belgium
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an appartment, you have more flexibility and less limitations.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Eastern Illinois Univesrity dorms are quite nice. Close to the different buildings, they offer several advantage such as, computer lab, intramurals games, and so on.
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