79 reviews
4.29 / 5 based on 79 reviews
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Sandra L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I travelled a lot in order to get to know the country, the meal plan we had to choose was more expensive than at home,...
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Housing, Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Claire 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a bit intimidating to make oral presentations in front of Americans but it forces me to surpass myself and I really improved my language skills.
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Vera M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because otherwise, you'd need a car.
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Personal comments
The U of R arranges everything and you can choose your preferences.
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Christian H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife was most expensive if we went to clubs, travelling was expensive because i did it a lot :)
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Michael K
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
try to interact with all the different people
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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
DC is only 2 hours away, NY only 6 hours
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Christian H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Mostly parties on campus. Tabbacao company on thursday during the happy hour - not to many clubs in town
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