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3.89 / 5 based on 24 reviews

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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Right now I am speak English fluently. No problems with slangs or regional accents at all.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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 household items

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Academic
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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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
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
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
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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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
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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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 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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