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James Madison University (JMU)

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3.89 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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anonymous
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Right now I am speak English fluently. No problems with slangs or regional accents at all.
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anonymous
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Overall, Telephone, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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anonymous
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, 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
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
How easy it is to travel all over the country.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Great opportunities, social life and exchage cultural because there are about 700 international students there.
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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
Very easy to drive anywhere, roads are in good conditions, gas is not expensive and there are motels, or lodges you can sleep in almost everywhere.
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anonymous
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Main Street Bar and Grill, Highlawn Pavillion and the Biltmore Grill are worth to visit on Thursdays. Don't go there on Fridays or Saturdays because it is full of townies.
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anonymous
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, United States
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I prefer to live in an apartment/house than on campus.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The apartment I lived outside the university was pretty good. There were 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a big living room, kitchen and laundry room. Parking right outside, there was a swimming pool with a grill, and fitness room
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