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3.85 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Overall
I wish I had known...
if you can fit a car into your budget then do so - not all that pedestrian friendly
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
fly into NY and then get a jet blue flight to buffalo, much cheaper this way.
i would not purchase the meal plans - you don't need to, supermarket nearby and kitchen facilities.
take a network card for your laptop computer/PC so that you can use internet in your room.
take some things that are quintessentially english as they love them!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
dollar is weak against the pound so more for your money.
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Travel, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Telephone, Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
easy to meet people, no transport difficulties.
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Personal comments
very good, shared rooms as standard in US but very big. great dining room open late, kitchen facilities and gym. good free transport around campus.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Mollys pub on a thursday, $1 drinks, $5 pitchers. amys place for breakfast. city grill downtown is a great restauarant. lots of free house parties.
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