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3.98 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Abhinav G
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Even though I speak English fluently before I went, it took some time to get used to and understand the American slang
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Overall, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get phone cards for international calls, they are much cheaper; Plenty of part-time jobs on campus to help you earn some extra money
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Purdue Engineering schools give you a VERY heavy course-load; other departments are OK
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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...
YES, wish I could have spoken with someone who had studied there before to find out more details about daily life
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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
Purdue is very good academically and has a very large international student population; however you have to make an effort sometimes to meet new people and have a good social life, to be honest I wouldn't recommend it highly for a study abroad experience
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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
Transportation off campus is difficult unless you have a car. Public transport is expensive. Most people in the USA drive a car. If you want to do a lot of travelling while you're there you might want to keep that in mind.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Purdue is not great for social life, only a few bars and nice cafes, but is improving
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Convenience; dorms are close to campus
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Personal comments
Very large on-campus dorm system; large variety of on-campus living options
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