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giugno79
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
no problem at all and people generally are really helpfull to you in any situation
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giugno79
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
in accomodation because I was obliged and in travel because I take advantage of the opportunity to stay in such a great place.
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Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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giugno79
Academic
Course recommendations
they are easy for an european standard, the only thing is to be updated with news and events around the world.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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giugno79
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
it is a great place,the campus is awesome, people are nice and you can experience a little different taste of "traditional" american lifestyle
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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
GO!! there's no better place for such an experience.. if you want a prty university go to UCSB but in a general view UCSC is totally all right for an international student.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Tampico and Redroom on thrusday nights, 99bottles, poets&patriots. Go everywhere you can at any time!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because for a long term stay grants a larger independence and freedom to move but as an exchange student all the on campus accomodation are pretty good
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Personal comments
I couldn't have asked for better: great place,good housemates and good location.
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