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4.01 / 5 based on 7 reviews
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Proximity to school and mates.
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Personal comments
Specifications and pricing were standard.
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I knew little of the local language but this was never a handicapp because everyone spoke english.
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Exercise a lot of self control over finances and all will be fine.
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, the huge amount of work to be done through out the course.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good place to study but a bit too expensive, at least to me and any from my country.
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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
Always budget above your estimates, and you are sure not to run into unforseen trouble.
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Michael J
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
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
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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