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3.82 / 5 based on 113 reviews
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ponthusb
Overall
I wish I had known...
the living costs
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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
join societies and take part into the student life to meet as many people as possible
live on campus
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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
contact aston uni before going to birmingham, they will help you to organize your trip and they will welcome you when you arrive.
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Daniela R
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Everyday of the wwek there was a party to the Guild student house, nearby the university with different parties organized by students....you have to partecipate! In the city there's a street full of cafe and clubs: Broad street, saturday night is really funny.
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Christian W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
England is very expensive and for what I usually paid 1 eur at home I had to pay 1 pound which is about 50 per cent more.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Just make sure you are one of the first to book an appointment to open a sterling (pound) account because otherwise you will have to wait ages.
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anonymous
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
Aston university is very famous for business. It's a good way to find a work placement in UK afterwards.
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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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ponthusb
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
higher living standards
life is more expensive than in france
i travelled a lot around the country to make the most of my stay
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
it is better to open a bank account in the host country than transfering money from your home country
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marialahiguera
Overall
I wish I had known...
in general nothing dissapointed me
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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
Aston university is a good one!!!
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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
The great thing is that in the uni the will give you all this information
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