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4.11 / 5 based on 341 reviews

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Andrew T
Overall
I wish I had known...
enjoy the time you have there
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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
an amazing intellectual atmosphere
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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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Daniel O
Housing
Type of housing: off-campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
just because it's much closer and bigger and my own
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Personal comments
they have great accomodation, it's just INCREDIBLY expensive
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Ayesha S
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am a native English speaker so for me studying in London had nothing to do with the "language experience".
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Marlene S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
london is expensive. but also the life you live there as a summer student is more "spending" than at home!
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Ayesha S
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is where you get to interact with other students like you who can potentially become great friends
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kaihsing
Academic
Course recommendations
Some of the advanced Economic courses are VERY intense. Don't expect to have much free time at all if you take these.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Rigorous though not at the same level as full time LSE students. It is a summer programme after all.
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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