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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food and basic services are a bit more expensive - not much. I travelled more and went out 4-5 days a week, so that's why I spent more than usual in those categories.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
USIT travel has some excellent student deals.
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Guillaume D
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have improved a lot in English but still it was very difficult to mix with local students or people because of the culture, as a matter of fact, I mainly knew foreigners during my year.
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cissou
Overall
I wish I had known...
about accomodation: use private house = cheaper than halls and larger place.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are many very good teachers but don't forget (if you are french)the learning way is totally different.
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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
study abroad is alzays a great experience. but you have to adapt yourself immediately if you want to enjoy yourself.
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cissou
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am used to live in shared house with other students.
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Personal comments
the university help to find an accomadation thanks to a large lanlords register. Afterwards it is up to us to choose one.
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spkeasy
NDSU, Fargo, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there was a lot of private accomodation available. Easy to rent. English roomies.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Keep the library open longer. Better the Uni newspaper.
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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
Increase your budget. It costs money to rent cars, travel, drink and be merry. You don't want to find yourself sitting at home because you don't have money to go out and get the experience you deserve.
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wctv
Overall
I wish I had known...
NIL...just feel very sad!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This is NOT a good University specially, Department of Electrical, Electronics & Communication.
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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
1.Lecturers NOT very helpful when come to award grading.They like to push everything to head of department.
2.Department and registray NOT admit they are wrong.
3.Lecturers NOT well experience in new technology.
4.Teaching quality very poor.
5.Most lecturers dame lazy and not fair.
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