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4.11 / 5 based on 594 reviews

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hatletveit
Housing
Type of housing: "International House"
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Very good location and big rooms.
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Personal comments
It's a bit expensive (700 NLG a month) But the International House is where alll the parties take place, and it's easy to get to know the people who live there.
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Maria I
Housing
Type of housing: hall of residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: hall of residence
Why?
Because in that city I think it is the the best place to live in.
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Personal comments
They offer you several hall of residence with differents prices, and sizes and types... so, it was pretty good indeed. It was good
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elisa m
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
try to study with some dutch friends
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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
Make the most of your time!! it will be an unforgettable experience!!!
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olivier d
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: 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
Best club was off corso, in the city center. Other great place for students from Erasmus university is Concordia, but well, if you are from this Uni you won't need this info as anybody knows it.
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José P
Overall
I wish I had known...
Housing expenses would be so high
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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
get ready to study hard (in some courses)
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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
It is ?compulsory? to buy a train discount card in The Netherlands
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elenaabrami
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
In the beginning my housemates gave my some lessons of Dutch but everyone speaks English so well in Rotterdam that I wasn't boost to speak the local language. I practice English and my French!
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