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deglin n
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best cafe are the Belgie and the ACU. There is also a great place for big gigs and famous bands which is called the Tivoli
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Honor C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Netherlands is a country where people speak very good english. Therefore they don't expect or encourage you to speak their language. I had no real opportunity to learn dutch.
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martin m
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Immigration corrspondence was entirely in Dutch....Significant problems appeared. The University was of little help, and at times counter productive, in solving these problems.
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Melek A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because Holland is very expensive. The value of my local currency is very low compared to euro.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
resident permit for turks. health nsurance may not pay the expenses back.
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Nuria M
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
To have contact with different cultures
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anonymous
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Was a good chance to learn and practise the language both in the accademic context and in the everyday use.
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