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4.29 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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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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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, Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Food:
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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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
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
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
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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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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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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 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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