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Florida International University (FIU)

42 reviews
4.53 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
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 leraned the language before choosing to study there, my communication experience was pleasant and the interaction with other students as well as proffesors was excellent.
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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
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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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food- less time to eat at home,more eating out/ Housing: did not share rent, housing is more expensive/ Nightlife : it is more expensive overall/
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Overall, Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Make a budget and stick to it, include making an effort to eat at home.
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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, everything I learned I think was done so at the right time
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It is a mutlicultural univerisity, thus giving you an opportunity to meet people from various backgrounds, not only students but also proffesors.
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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
Take advantage of the extracurricular activities/ on-campus activities and join as many clubs as possible, it will enhance your formation as a professional.
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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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anonymous
Florida International University, Miami, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host 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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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