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Marianne H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Large fluctations in weather
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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
If you are looking for real campuslife and a lot of fun, this is the place. The academic part is also good.
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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
If you go from Europe, you might get very confused by the timediffence. Warm in summer and cold in winther, bring all kind of clothes.
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steffenmadsen
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
State Bar - awesome place to go and meet people, to party or just to have a single beer and go back home to study when needed. Tuesday nights at "Brats" is great for networking. Memorial Union Terrace is the best in summertime. Go there anytime, with work, with friends or alone. Bring you laptop PC and use the wireless internet while watching the boats sail by.
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steffenmadsen
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I came there with a very good proficiency in English but only from movies, books and my work. Interacting with more Americans in a social scene brought me into the contemporary English used by young people. About communications, my period in Madison taught me a lot about the American culture which I believe is a key factor in effictive communications.
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steffenmadsen
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
A dorm is too crowded, living all alone too boring.
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Personal comments
Lack of airconditioners was awful in the first two months time. Location was perfect, close to everything. No car needed which is a great plus for exchange students
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petzibaer
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It can recommend to get in contact with native speakers. I can say that i imrpoved my english, i am more fluently now, but i excpected a little bit mor e improvement there are still some words missing!
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petzibaer
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The food, rent and telephone is more expensive in gerneral. The nightlife was cheaper because because we never had to pay cover. When u travel in the USA you need to take the plane every time.
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Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food, Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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