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4.06 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
It lacked of some cleanliness and safety but was good, in general.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
All places in State College.
In Huntingon: J's and A.J's
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Overall
I wish I had known...
How expensive books are there...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't study as much as they tell you, it's not that hard...
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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
Have a car.
Live on campus.
Travel a lot, everywhere!!!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Be careful with the Politics' professors
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
To check the Politics' professors more carefully...
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Things are more expensive in the USA
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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