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3.91 / 5 based on 76 reviews
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JJohannaK
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's the cheapest. It's easy to meet other students.
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Personal comments
The accomodation office was no help at all! The college halls are Ok, but during term time it isn't easy for foreign students to get a room there.
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Angel M
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think it is a great experience
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Shawna T
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
go only if you are extremely intelligent as you will receive no academic support if you are falling behind
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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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Ralf_Kloetzing
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
In London life is more expensive than in Munich
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Travel, Food, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There are hardly any possibilies to save money in London. Maybe the best way is to bring a own bike or to buy one second-hand.
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Karsten S
Housing
Type of housing: shared room in a hostel
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: single room in a hostel
Why?
excellent opportunities for cultural exchange
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Personal comments
London is very expensive but to my knowledge the most international city
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Karsten S
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
recommend IC language classes, english pronounciation(David Walker), Writing classes (Hillary), for perfection
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