Reviews of University of Miami (UM) | United States

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anonymous

Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Education, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

i had been in the U.S. 2 times before i went to Miami and, what's more, i had the possibility to talk with some friends who informed me about universities and some other important stuff

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

just go and enjoy it!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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

4

Final comments

you have to be conscious that coming from europe you may suffer of a sort of cultural shock at the beginning....once you get over it you'll fully enjoy the feeling of being part of a very special place....

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mariannaph

Cyprus College, Nicosia, Cyprus
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, CYPRUS AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> Other

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

AT HOME ACCOMODATION AND FOOD ARE LESS EXPENSIVE. I ALSO HAD FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM MY PARENTS. IN GENERAL LIFE IS ;ESS EXPENSIVE IN CYPRUS. I DIDN'T USE THE TELEPHONE MUCH.

Food, Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone:

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

AVOID BYING NEW BOOKS!!!THEY COST A FORTUNE. MAKE A LIST BEFORE GOING GROCERY SHOPPING. YOU TEND TO BUY MORE IF YOU DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED. CALL COLLECT WHEN YOU CALL HOME. THE RATES ARE VERY HIGH.

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Robert A

Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
Engineering, Mechanical, Graduate, thesis

Overall

I wish I had known...

The real need of a car

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

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

the campus is amazing,teachers are very nice, you can improve your knowledge easily.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

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

4

Final comments

Going outside your country is an expeience that everybody should do. It helps making you more responsable and helps you opening your mind.

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Jose T

Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

First semester, we stayed at Holiday Inn although we paid for Dorms, but the cost was the same. Second semester, we moved to campus and i was at Eaton which was amazing

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

First semester, we stayed at Holiday Inn although we paid for Dorms, but the cost was the same !. Living at Holiday Inn was an amazing experience ! Can you imagine a student in a hotel for the whole semester ? .Second semester, we moved to campus and i was at Eaton Residence which was really, really good.

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Jose T

Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

No, it's better to live the experience even there is something bad.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

2

Costs

1

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Have a really open-mind and avoid being homesick... This is your abroad year !

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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

4

Final comments

I strongly recommend coming to study to UM . It is an unforgettable experience. Only one bad thing: be ready for the horrible reverse culture shock when you will be back to your country at the end of the semester!

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Ivar M

Haskoli Islands, Reykjavik, Iceland
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

Choose your courses carefully, so you can have your credits transferred to your home university.

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

Coming from a country with a cold climate and moving to a country with a tropical climate can affect your academic life. It's so attempting to spent all your time at the beach:)

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