22 reviews
4.21 / 5 based on 22 reviews

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Charlie D
Overall
I wish I had known...
too few international students in the university
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Not to hard to study
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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
Very nice place to meet wonderful people and to travel in amazing place
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Marion P
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For travelling: All over Malaysia (East coast etc.) - cheap flights with AirAsia from KL in the region
Night spots in KL: there are some on Damansara hights (pubs etc) and around KLCC
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Marion P
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
For foreigners it is very difficult to get insight in all the regulations of academic life.
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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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Charlie D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of life is less expensive in Malaysia than in France
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Marion P
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
Official language is Bhasa Malaysia, but everybody in KL can understand you by talking English.
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Charlie D
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
To meet more local people
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Personal comments
Very nice place, feel like home
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