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4.22 / 5 based on 98 reviews
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Mario S
Overall
I wish I had known...
its raining a lot in fall
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
perfect support of the staff members, there are no problems which can´t be solved!
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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
Visit Portland, Seattle, San Francisco,
Car rental: always ask for a student discount!!!
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Karin G
Housing
Type of housing: Fillmore Inn
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
in order to be more involved in an American everyday life and learn even more about customs and culture
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Personal comments
The housing was pretty close to the university, so it didn't take me long to get there. However, in my eyes, it was too expensive and didn't offer a lot for that price. The good thing was that I had wonderful neighbours!
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Karin G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
As the euro was pretty strong when I was in the United States, life in general was pretty cheap. I spent less on phoning because I used skype - a good and cheap way to stay in contact with all your dears!
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Food, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When you want to withdraw cash from your account - use your debit card! They don't charge that much!
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Anders B
Overall
I wish I had known...
OSU informed us very well about everything we needed to know.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make sure you don't spend all the time reading books. Get out and experience life first hand.
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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
Buy a car. It is essential in the US. Get in touch with other international students.
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Camilla W
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a great place if you want to experience the typical American university town. The teacher an students are all very nice and helpful. They both show a genuine interest to get to know you and where you come from.
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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
Make sure you save up extra money or apply for extra grants because you will most likely end up spending more money then you had planned to.
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Barbara G
Overall
I wish I had known...
more information about the culture
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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
organized trips or events for exchange students
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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
there are a lot of pint nights (e.g. 2$ for a pint), try Dixon (fitness center)
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