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3.79 / 5 based on 16 reviews
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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The local people understood english so it was not very difficult communicating. however reding of road signs official documents and similar material was not all that easy
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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Standard of living in Belgium is generally higher than in Cameroon, also I travelled more than i did at home
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Food, Overall, Housing, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Wait till December/January to buy most of clothings and other related items. prices are best during this period
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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Improve standards of International Home.
Readjust course load to time available
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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
Nice country,
cheap Shopping during January.
Good quality education
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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Course load should be adjusted to time available for students. Work load was too much for some courses
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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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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Red light boxes with professional prostitutes
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University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
Development Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: International Students Home
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I will be able to make a personal choice taking into consideration the cost and benefits.
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Personal comments
On the university campus accommodation is quite good.
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