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4.21 / 5 based on 132 reviews
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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
Speaking another language all day long is definitely the best way to learn! Speaking with host students is not easy because they already have their own friends, but teamwork help us to meet them.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone, Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
studying abroad is so fulfilling it should be compulsory for everybody!!!
Meeting new people, speaking fluently another language and knowing another culture is so important!!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Never hesitate to go and study abroad!!! Heriot Watt is a good university with lots of erasmus students.
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Academic
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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
To be more with other students
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Student life
Describe host city:
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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