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Doreen K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You are closer to the other exchange students which mostly live on the campus.
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Personal comments
The rent of rooms in student houses on the campus are big but really expensive. you share the kitchen and bathroom with another student. the facilities are really ok.
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theresa e
University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Netherlands
Urban and Regional Planning, Graduate, Masters
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I never had difficulty in the language of instructions in the university as they use the English language which is the language of instructions in my home university. Moreover, I am more comfortable in English as we also speak English at home.
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Cristian M
Overall
I wish I had known...
The high costs and lack of career opportunities for non-Dutch speakers
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university offers a high standard of academic education -this is for sure. However, life is quite expensive and job prospects are not really glamorous.
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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
For education per se, the university is very good. However, do not expect that it might guarantee that you land a good job.
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Antti P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The reasons were mainly related to different price levels than at home. Of course I travelled more than usually.
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Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Itamar A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
For the sake of diversification, i would choose to live on campus so i can socialize easily.
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Personal comments
The university housing office was generally not functioning well, but i was lucky to arrange my own accommodation, which turned out to be fantastic.
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Begoña L
Housing
Type of housing: students residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Students residence
Why?
in the residence lived people all over the world, so it was really easy to make new friends.
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Personal comments
As soon as i knew i was going to study there, i applied for a residence and in a short period of time, i got an anwer and they were very efficient.
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