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3.80 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Walter A
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
No problems for most of the times. I learn a lot during my stay.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It's more expensive.
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Travel, Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Walter A
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Walter A
Overall
I wish I had known...
A little bit more research about living there.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a nice university and you will meet lots of international students. It was a great experience. I met some very good friends that I still have contact with.
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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 to save up before you get to Santa Monica. In the begining there will be lots of expenses but it will level off a little bit.
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Walter A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: 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
Venice beach is a great place just to hang out. There are also cheap food joints.
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Walter A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's a better choice, but make sure you split apartment/house with others because it will be rather expensive. The close you want to live to the beach the more expensive it will get. You could find some good deals if you search in the right places.
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Personal comments
No accommodations provided.
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