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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Especiall healthy food was more expensive than it is in Austria, as well as the phone since I had to buy a phone card instead of having a contract with a company what is usually cheper. I also travelled more than I would back home in Europe. Nightlife was definitely cheaper than in Vienna.
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Food, Overall, Telephone, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the appartement on campus was pretty expensive!!
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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...
that everything takes place on campus! no real life outside campus - was differnt to what I'm used to - but got used to it!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get out the most from your study abroad experience! Travel, go out but also try to get to know the culture, new people and enjoy your courses! I loved mine, they were really good and I think I learned a lot!
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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
Travel Tips: there're cheap deals on the internet (southwest.com, hotels.com, expedia.com). Try to gather as much information as possible about your exchange university from former exchange students prior to your departure. This helps a lot for your preparation. Enjoy life on campus at N.C. State!!
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
For me it was no problem to talk or express myself in English either inside or outside class! What I had to get used to was the "Southern Slang" as well as my roomies' slang who were all African American! But I learned a lot and had a rellay great time with them as well as in class and with the other exchange students. I definiteley improved my language skills.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I had my own space, the appartement was nice and I lived together with US-Americans what made me get to know their cultural background, their habits and I could improve my language skills.
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Personal comments
It was a nice Appartement Complex on Campus where I got the chance to get to know a lot of nice people from the US but also from all around the world.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafes: Global Village Cafe
Night Life: PBs, ... on Hillsborough; clubs in downtown Raleigh
best food: Cockout
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