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3.99 / 5 based on 57 reviews

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Katia H
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was helpful to stay in the states and be around native speakers
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renlianqiong
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Any doubt, just ask, you get to know more while asking questions.
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Johanna S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Mogollon! Never forget this name! It is the graetest little pub/microbrew I've ever been to. For coffe: Macy's or Campus Coffe Bean. And go hiking! Everywhere around Flag+Sedona, the Grand Canyon....
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Léa S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travel, Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be careful with prepaid phone! It can be expensive!
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Johanna S
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It is very important to hang out with Americans in order to really learn the language in a deeper sense. E.g NOT ONLY the international students :-)
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voichescu
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I don't have problems anymore,in understanding the language, in writing scientific papers or giving presentations in front of native speakers!!
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