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Clara H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because I think that it's much better to live with a family in order to learn more about the culture and the language
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Personal comments
I was lucky because my American roommate was very nice and we got alng pretty well. I didn't like the common kitchen which was very dirty but enjoyed interacting with so many students. Accomodations for laundry and study lounge were great.
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Clara H
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the beginning I was scared by the difficulty I had understanding other students because of speed and slang. On the other hand, I didn't hav any problem to understand teachers but was slow for my reading assignments.
Having an American roommate helped me a lot to adapt and interact with other American students and also in everyday life.
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Clara H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Favorite night spot: the Tombs (in Georgetown), but also Adams Morgan which is full of great bars
Events: sports games at MCI center, Cherry blossom festival, free performance at Kennedy center
Places not to be missed: Georgetown, trail along the Potomac, The Mall, the Waterfront in Georgetown
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laetigarnier
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 English you speak in the USa is so much different than the one you leanr at school in France that is was first quite difficult to understand the laguage of the "youngs" but it got easier and easier little by little, by the simple fact of talking with people using their everyday language
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Niccolò B
Overall
I wish I had known...
Take extra care when obtaining the VISA to get to the USA! You'll need to refer to the Univeristy. It's a process that requires time.
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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
Georgetown is one of the most beatutiful campus in the USA. If you are interested in politics, consider this university seriously. It's the oldest and most important in the country.
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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
Great experience. Be aware that being in a graduate program is very demanding and very much different from being in an undergradute one. Time management is essential!
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Erika M
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
At the end of my semester at Georgetown I had no difficulty in yunderstanding jokes and colloquial expression of my American friends. It improved my listening comprehension and the fluency in writing essays and reports.
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