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4.09 / 5 based on 429 reviews
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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My spoken language in English has impoved a lot because I have more chances to talk to native speakers.
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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The average goods price is much higher than that in China.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Because the transaction fee here is rather expensive, otherwise I can make money by changing foreign currencies.
Just go to the cheapest supermarket.
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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Some courses should be more practical. Students should have more choices regarding theri fields.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
School may give more chances to students to interact with outside companies
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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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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
What is the difference in education system and methods between Norway and China.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
As for my program (MIB), I hope there will be more chances to exchange with other programs in other schools.
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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
As to study, international students should focus on the main points not everything.
As to travel, it is good to buy international student card to have some discounts when traveling in other coutries.
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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Clubban (a club inside school). The place there is not that big. It is easy to communicate with other people.
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xiaoying x
Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Much more comfortable for living
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Personal comments
It is relatively good while too many people (seven) share the kitchen.
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