205 reviews
3.85 / 5 based on 205 reviews
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Nuno C
Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure that everything is well arranged before coming. If any kind of problem arises it will be complicated to resolve. Burocracy is heavy and flexibility is not a choice.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Better choice of materials and evaluation procedures.
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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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Marcela C
University of California, Riverside, Riverside, United States
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although Dutch is the main language in the Netherlands, the people tend to know English, but speak Dutch within themselves. Overall, its not difficult when in a university town because most people will speak English with you.
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“Leiden university great or meh”
Letitia T
Estonia, Undergraduate
International Relations, 2022
OverallCourses are of great quality however the student life isn t the most welcoming and easy to integrate, u can easily feel lonely at times. Teachers are implicated however the relationship with them can be at times superficial.
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Pros
Great academic environment
Cons
Hard to integrate
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anonymous
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Riding a bike, although i can ride now.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a very good university where you can be equiped with all you need to survive outside the university
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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
Netherlands is a very beautiful country with nice people.
Be careful when you get to the airport
Be prepared for a cold and wet time-needs some real good jackets.
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lirdal
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In The Netherlands almost everybody speaks English and is polite enough to use it with non Dutch speaking foreigners. However, Dutch should be given a try, since people are nice enough to let you practice on them.
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Margaret P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I had more time to travel and go out than I did at my home university.
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Part time jobs are a good idea - also helpful when learning the language. Sort out your housing independent of the University if you can.
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