Reviews of Misr International University (MIU) | Egypt

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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

arabic is a difficult language, but it helps you a lot to be ready to share local life.

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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Telephone:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:

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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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Overall

I wish I had known...

the country is very hot to be able to study during summer time

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

1

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

my personal recommendation is to be able to learn the language very quick in order to be in contact with local students.

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

2

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Bank: it's recommended to have cash (dollar).

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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Academic

Course recommendations

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

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

Overall

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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

sham's bar near the old city

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The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland
International Relations, Graduate, foreign affairs

Housing

Type of housing:

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: With a family

Why?

to have more contact with local life

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

rich of international relationship

Misr International University (MIU)

About iAgora

Company

Work

Studies