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Cathrin S
Estudios
Recomendaciones de cursos
It is a good idea to register for more courses than needed because at the beginning it is possible to go to all courses and then after the first week make your choice. There are a lot of exams during the semester so it is helpful to read the chapters in the books before class or at least after each class.
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Mi experiencia académica
Interacción con profesores
Interacción con estudiantes internacionales
Interacción con estudiantes locales
Comentario personal
Not so many multiple choice exams. More essay questions.
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Mi opinión de los sistemas de evaluación
Exámenes a final de curso
Exámenes a lo largo del curso
Trabajos y proyectos al final del curso
Trabajos y proyectos a lo largo del curso

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Cathrin S
Idiomas
Langue d: Inglés
¿Fue aprender Inglés fue un factor importante de elección?
Sí, quería mejorar mi Inglés
¿Cuánto mejoraste tu Inglés?
Mi nivel antes: Conversación general fluida
Mi nivel después: Buen nivel coloquial, sin problemas de comprensión
Comentario personal
In communicating with Americans you learn a lot of expressions you would not learn in class. It is helpful to know some phrases. In class you learn a lot of technical terms which will help you in your future job. The Americans also tell you when you make any mistakes in pronunciation and so on.
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Cathrin S
Valoración global
Si lo hubiera sabido...
You can register for more courses than you need.
You can sometimes attend graduate courses even if your exchange progamme only contents undergraduate courses - just try.
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En mi opinión:
A la mayoría les gustó.
Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante
Recomendación personal
Warm clothes for the winter - travel around a lot (nice area) - professors are very nice and helpful (don't hesitate to ask questions) - a lot of nice American and international students (keep in touch with them).
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Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho
Me familiaricé con otra cultura
Conocí gente de otros países
Me lo pasé bien de fiesta
Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera
Comentarios finales
You can get cheap and nice things for your room (blankets, lamps, posters, carpets,...) at Meijer's - about 10 minutes away from campus by bus (from Grand River Avenue). Discover the campus, it is huge (like a village) and it has a lot of nice things to visit. Go to at least one Football game - it's a special experience. There are also interesting Basketball or Hockey games. You can find a lot of sports facilities - if you plan to go to the gym regularly buy a gym pass for $ 60,-- and you can go there whenever you want.
Visit Chicago (about 6 hours away by bus - you can also go there by train), it's a very beautiful city, Detroit is also near by. Toronto is a very nice city (you need a signature from OISS to be able to go there - kind of visa). If you want to visit New York you should go by plane. There are always special offers for students (STATRAVEL agency on Grand River - close to the Union). Discover Michigan: Upper Peninsula, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City,... IT IS GREAT!!!
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Cathrin S
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Ahorro personal
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Beca oficial
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No intenté trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
Food was included in the housing contract so I did not have to buy the extra things. I called my boyfriend and my family almost everyday, that's why I spent more in this category. Concerning the housing I spent more because I have to pay less rent for my apartment at home. The travel expenses were higher because I travelled around a lot, e.g. Chicago or New York.
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Alojamiento, Teléfono, General, Viajar:
Más caro que en casa.
Comida, Vida nocturna:
Igual de caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Comentario personal
There is a student book store on Grand River Avenue with used books. They are a lot cheaper than new books but you have to go there as soon as you know your courses otherwise they are already sold out. If you switch a course you have some time to return the books you don't need and you get the money back.
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Cathrin S
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: En el campus
Organizado por: Universidad de intercambio
Si volviera, eligiría: En una familia
¿Por qué?
You getter a better experience how Americans live and you are forced to speak English all the time!
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Comentario personal
The location was pretty good and I met a lot of new people. If you have problems there are other students to help you.
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Cathrin S
Vida estudiantil
Cómo es la ciudad de destino:
La vida estudiantil domina en la ciudad
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Vida nocturna, Actividades: Principalmente en la universidad y/o entre estudiantes
Viajar: Tanto en el entorno universitario como fuera
Experiencia de vida social
Comentario personal
Clubs or bars on Grand River Avenue. There are plenty of good locations. Every Thursday evening: Sparty's - people who are under age are also allowed to get in there on that day.
Spartan Spirit for new students at the beginning of the semester in the Spartan stadium. Planetarium and museum on campus. Welcome dinner for international students - Kellogg Center.
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