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Lucia H
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Course recommendations
A lot of the courses I took were seminars but were really far too big to foster discussion amongst students. There was not enough interaction and thoughtful discussion as you would find in smaller tutorials.
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My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The ten week term meant mid-terms were sometimes conducted only a few weeks into a course which seems pointless in discovering how the student is understanding the course.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Grocery shopping in USA is more expensive. I spent less in telephone since local calls are free. I spent more in accomodation as I live with my parents at home. Nightlife was less expensive because most of the clubs are free and also I went to many private parties. I spent more on travelling than I usually do because I took the chance to visit lot of places around.
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Overall, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Andri W
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
California is one of the most beautiful places on earth, Santa Barbara is right in the middle of the California Coast line, so the nature is the prettiest. Got mountains in the back, ocean in front. The University itself has three oceansides next to the campus.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
i highly recommend any courses by these professors:
In Philosophy: Aaron Zimmerman (moral ethics), Steven Humphrey (Philo of Space and Time)
In Economics: Christopher Proulux
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
10week quarter means you've got to hit the road running so don't let the parties down on Del Playa trip you up! The quarter goes by in a flash!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
American slang!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend such an experience as it has been the most important in my life so far
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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
I recommend to travel around California which is a very beautiful and diverse state. I recommend to bring both winter and summer clothes as weather is not always warm!
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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
I had some small difficulties at the beginning in following the classes as well as in interacting with people, especially as far as slang was concerned. It turned out pretty well though. By the end I found myself much more confident in any situations.
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