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University of Georgia (UGA)

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4.47 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
groceries and rent are more expensive, phone: many international calls
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Telephone, Food, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
high charges for overdrawing bank account, therefore keep track of your spendings
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wasn't aware of the fact that the field of psychology is very divided and specialized in the US
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It's a great place
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
great music scene in Athens
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
it was difficult in the first months, especially in my classes and while writing papers
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
40 Watt Club for music Flicker Theater for drinks and music Blue Sky for Coffee Botanical Gardens for relaxation The Grit for vegetarian food
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sanni
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
indendence, personal freedom
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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