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4.49 / 5 based on 21 reviews
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Albert H
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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
No preference. Plenty of nice places in College Park's area.
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Albert H
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
This is a good place to live and to study. One of the best engineering programs.
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Albert H
Academic
Course recommendations
The systems engineering program is one of the best in 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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Albert H
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
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Albert H
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
Come and enjoy it!
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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
There are a lot of universities in the University of Maryland System but none are good as University of Maryland at College Park.
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Albert H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The cost of life is higher in USA.
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Nightlife, Housing, Travel, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Loans available.
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