Overall - Reviews of Northern Illinois University (NIU) | United States

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Enrique P

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Computer Science / IT, Masters, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR!!! THEY DO NOT HELP.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

1

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Really good university for a reasonable price. People are nice and helpful. Do not go if you expect a lot of partying.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

2

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

There are a lot of things to see in the USA, but do not miss the chance to go South of the Border. It is cheap and it is incredible. You can find a job on and off campus once you are an independent student and that could mean you will study for free and get paid for it.

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Arttu M

Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had knonwn we had to live in a dorm for certain.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

NIU is a nice place but it should put more effort in making international students welcome.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

DeKalb is a small town with no other way than a car to get out of there. Due to this travelling might be quite difficult unless you buy a car.

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Torkel N

Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

no..

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I will recomend NIU to foreign studnets, but consider the fact that a car is a must..

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

No final comments...

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