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4.47 / 5 based on 32 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More about cultural differences. That you can not live without a car.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
FSU is as excellent place to study physics and many other sciences.
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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
Very good place for studing, but there is not too much to do around. Important to get a car asap adn to have someone to show you around.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Younger faculty should engage more in bringing modern course material to the physics department.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The fact that I brought my English to perfection was very satisfaying.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because the standard of living is much higher in the US.
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it gives more personal space and freedom.
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Personal comments
Housing was pretty good cost, space and location wise.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
University has good movie theater with solid choice of independent and main stream movies. There are a few night clubs with solid (sometimes supprisingly good) choice of concerts.
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