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sylvia_michaela
Housing
Type of housing: private international students' residence
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: same students' residence
Why?
Excellent Location in Kensington, loads of interesting people (parties!!) and a piano in the basement.
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Personal comments
The best was the big garden in the back of the residence, especially in summer. There was Music evenings and a lot interesting excursions and a welcome ball, christmas party etc. organised.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
St. Kathrin's docks late night with some friends, Kensington is the best place for some romantic walks. K-Bar in Fulham is funkiest place 2 be on Sat nite.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The best flight fares to London is with Ryanair.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Organise your life on your own. Use all institutions that may support international students. The best is the career service, I got all my jobs from there.
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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
Think twice where you gonna live, London is a big City.
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sylvia_michaela
Academic
Course recommendations
Corporate Finance and International Financial Markets really high level and interesting.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English is a mix of america, australian and british. too many different peolpe to get the brithish accent.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Currency difference made everything really expensive.
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Work there, then you gonna earn the money u are spending. Housing terribly expensive.
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