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Review by tvdl
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| Course: |
Graduate |
tvdl
's overall rating:
3.4/4 |
| University of origin: |
Haute Ecole Galilée, Brussels, Belgium |
| Country of nationality: |
Belgium, United Kingdom |
| Area of study: |
Management Science |
| Program: |
scholarship |
| Period abroad: |
September 1999 - June 2001 |
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Student/Social Life
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Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Travel, Nightlife take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities
take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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Personal social experiences
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| Activities |
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KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
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Language
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The language of instruction was:
English
My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: At ease in most situations
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country
The local language was:
Different than language of instruction
My proficiency in the local language:
before: Did not speak it
after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Learning the local language was not a factor in choosing my host country
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Language difficulties
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KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
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Expenses
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Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Work opportunities
I worked during my study abroad experience.
Other kind of work
Personal spending habits:
Because "life cost" is much cheaper than at my homecountry.
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The accessibility of student needs
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KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
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| Computers / Internet |
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| Money from home |
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Telephone was the same price as at home
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Overall was less expensive than at home
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