19 reviews
4.24 / 5 based on 19 reviews
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Rebecca P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The main reason I spent more while living in North Carolina is due to the flights back and forth to the US.
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Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
To see more of the country, join a sports team!
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hakkvesa
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to pick up foreign ladies:)
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go it's great opportunity
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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
have fun, do not worry too much.
Take the opportunity
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hakkvesa
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Try to adjust your budget to local currency ASAP. Think in local currency
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hakkvesa
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Partys at home or at bar (Corner bar)
Night bars were missing
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hakkvesa
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More privacy. It was ok then, when I was younger
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hakkvesa
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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