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University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

8 reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 8 reviews
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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
it's hard to coomunicate with locals at first, but u'll get used to it
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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing is extremmely expensive, beaware a roommate is a must!
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Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
buy ur car from an auction, u'll save a lot!
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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
none
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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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
very nice campus, VERY EXPENSIVE tough
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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
3
Final comments
If you can't afford payin at least $14K a semester, don't even think about it!
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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
try to register early
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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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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
better off
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
not recommended
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Ibrahim C
American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Management Information Systems, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
try Arrundel Mills Mall, has a lot of restaurants in it, and around 21 movie theaters. going to Baltimore Downtown is a must though, check out the Cheesecake factory ( it's a restaurant)
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