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4.38 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
I spend less at home because access to activities such as traveling and nightlife is limited, and the food and other such things were a new experience where I was studying, hence more money was spent.
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Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Budget yourself before you go, it's easy to let spending get out of hand.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It was a bit disappointing. The classes were not very interesting, although I enjoyed some where we did ouside excursions (eg. Shakespeare play).
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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
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More information on spending.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The international atmostphere was good, and the location was awesome. However, if I studied again I would choose an actual British univeresity where I could meet more natives.
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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
Remember to be open minded, and that you're in a new environment from home. Don't compare your home country to your host country, and of course have fun!
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was studying in England, and English is my native tongue so there was no language problem.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to be able to make my own food, and not live in the dorm type atmosphere.
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Personal comments
Housing was about what is expected at a university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Personal comments
Just hanging out an English Pub, or discovering a new restaurant was great. It was also fun to explore the various clubs London has to offer.
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