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4.02 / 5 based on 287 reviews
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Nina A
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I chose to do an exchange semester in the Netherlands mainly because I was informed that the language of instruction will be English. Considering the fact that English is the language of the international economics and politics, I was determined to take this chance and make a step towards a higher level of my language and communication skills. So I did - going to Utrecht. Today, I honestly can say, that I succeeded with that mission of mine.
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Andrea P
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
i had a nice time in the dutch studenthouse,but now my rental agreement is expired and i'm waiting for an help,i'm without a room at the moment...6/2/2002
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Aniel P
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is the way I choose to live whilst in employment, and therefore prefered
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Personal comments
I had a private landlord, and except for the shower had all my own facilities
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libyoung
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone was able to speak english fluently and overall were always very polite and obliging. Never any rude gestures and impolite social interactions
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hhancock23
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Every Tuesday night was international night at Mick O'Connell's Irish Pub. That was always a wonderful night to see people you did not often see. I particularly liked Filemon Paucis and Hofman in the city center. Also, every Monday night was open mic night at the Oude Potthuis, and I enjoyed performing there as much as possible. Of course, the Dom tower is a great tourist spot, and there are some nice parks.
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“A real organizational mess”
vglleo
Netherlands, Graduate
, 2024
OverallGreat opportunies for research but it ends there. The organiziation of the university is non-existent. The same structure is used for multiple master programmes with very diverse types of workload and topics, resulting in some of them working well and others having very strange schedules that students just have to deal with. AS a student I spend most of my time dealing with burocratic issues. useless paperwork that needs to be filled out is the norm but there is no office explaining you how to do it. You are always redirected to website since staff members have barely any time to deal with students because everything is hectic. The whole situation seems like an online university sometimes and it was a big disappointment considering the ranking of UU.
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Careers
If you are interested in research this university will work well for you. There are many opportunities for internship (even is some require you to know Dutch..) However, some programs that are ideally targeted both at students going in academia and students who have other plans are not working well. The general lack of organization in the university and the lack of will to change it from staff members makes even the best opportunity feel painful as a student
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Pros
Internship opportunity
Cons
Lack of organization and endless burocracy
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