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3.71 / 5 based on 32 reviews
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem at all; the english spoken in the southern regions of the USA is quite slow and clear (except for some rednecks...)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Wine was much more costly..
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Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Books are VERY expensive: get'em from some friends.
If you have time, try to find an apartment outside the campus area because the rent is much cheaper.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
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
Do not come here if you are under 21 years old: most of the fun that the city can offer is illegal to you!
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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
Go to Tech, expecially if you want to experience a culture very different from the european one.
By the way, GUNS UP!
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
The Midnite Rodeo is a MUST GO.
BlueLight on Thu night has 1$ pitchers!
Crickets, Bashes, and Skooners are good as well.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
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