Past Review
By Tyler B (Finance and Financial Management Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Utrecht - Study Abroad at University College Utrecht
Absolute time of my life. Could not have asked to go to a cooler place. I met some friends I will know for the rest of my life and got to experience the world with them. The only regret I have is that it didn't last longer.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teachers expect alot, but grade very easy. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in Kromhoutweg. Single room in an aparment of 6. Had 2.5 baths and large common area with hotplate. Had a door that opened onto the lawn. <br /><br /> |
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The food is truly foul. sandwiches are the most common thing to eat. Dining hall is only open for a short time throughout the day so you must eat when it is open. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Orientation week was fun along with the end of semester beach party. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everything is far more expensive here than you would think. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Took Dutch. Everyone here speaks English so no need to practice or use it at all outside of class. |
Other Program Information
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