92 reviews
4.25 / 5 based on 92 reviews

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Michael M
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Your exchange is a one time experience and chance. Apart from the hopefully daily contact among the exchange community try to get to know local students. (At university and housemates of other exchanges)
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Cyril W
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
As I was living in a student house, this is the best way to get to know the local students and their culture.
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Personal comments
You have to be very lucky to find something good, the university will nothelp you at all.
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olivia d
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
mY ENGLISH SKILLS WERE ALREADY PRETTY WELL DEVELOPPED SINCE I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE FOR 3 YEARS IN THE USA. LANGUAGE WAS NOT A DETERMINING FACTOR IN THE CHOICE OF HOST UNIVERSITY.
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fminery
Overall
I wish I had known...
The size of the university
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
go to international student meetings
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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

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olivia d
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
THE BEST BARS TO HIT ARE THE BARKING FROG, THE CEEPS, THE ROUND TOWER, AND PLENTY OF OTHER. CONCERNING NIGHTCLUBS PHOENIX IS DEFINITLY THE BEST, BUT IN COMPETITION WITH THE DRINK.
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Katherine I
Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure to choose courses in advanced so the courses do not fill up and you are left with the not so good courses.
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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