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4.09 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Torkel N
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
I will recomend NIU to foreign studnets, but consider the fact that a car is a must..
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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
No final comments...
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Rentinga an appartment gives more freedom compared to on campus facilities.
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Personal comments
This university has several opptions when it comes to off-campus housing and and most of them are in immediate distance to campus. I choosed to live with friends in an appartment complex that was very social.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
well food was mainly trough the University cafeterias and it was paid for before hand and telephone I didnt use really. Housing was quite expensive though, more expensive than I expected. Nightlife was great since beer was cheap. Travelling was quite difficult so didnt really do it.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Well, all the payments were higher than expected which was a little suprise but there was no way to get out of them.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was brilliant, and it realy took my english to another level. Having to speek on a daily basis increased my vocabulary and perfectioned my oral and written skills.
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Arttu M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living in dorms has its disadvantages but it convenient way to arrange housing and daily meals
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Personal comments
The housing at NIU was not perfect but good enough. One big minus was the lack of air conditioning during the early fall. The price was also quite high.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since my home university is an English language and my English is totally fluent there was no problems with the language.
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