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katja g
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
good professors, courses, intensive work
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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
travel as much as you can, enjoy the people, but be aware: people are there to have fun!
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Gracia P
Overall
I wish I had known...
University system for curses. It is way to complicated and different from mine.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Need more people to help you with International Students.
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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
Don't bring too many clothes.
A back pack and a sack pack are more than enough.
Get here at least 15 days before.
Get a bycicle as soon as you can and get a light.
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Nikolai J
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Overall, language was never an issue in the Netherlands because most of the teachers were able to explain things quite easily in English.
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hhancock23
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would just say to make sure you do not eat at fancy restaurants. Also, take second class trains, and do not fly if you do not need to.
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Jona S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Own appartment
Why?
Need my peace to study/work. In my oppýnýon ýs also chepaer!?
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Personal comments
Were ok central located but to expensýve and not well spatýally dýstrýbuted
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Nina A
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished I had taken along my bike! Everyone is riding a bike in Utrecht. It is fun, fast, keeps you fit and saves you some money!
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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 great place to be an exchange student! I loved it!
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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
You could visit Amsterdam and Maastricht! Great cities!
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