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4.14 / 5 based on 184 reviews
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Ioana D
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no language and communication problems because I was proficient in English before beginning my programme at the host university.
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Floor 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
This short year of studying at UCL has so much improved my English. I guess this is something all students should do at some point.
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“Not recommend”
Victor V
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Economics, 2023
OverallMost students are not happy with UCL, myself included. Good university from an academic point of view, but terrible for student life.
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Pros
Big name on your CV
Cons
Student interaction
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susanaklien
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cinema: Prince Charles.
Food: Economic, and good. Le Bistro.
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Aliza R
Academic
Course recommendations
Do not take third year courses if coming from US university
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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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Stephanie T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was bad, and London is an expensive city!
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Housing, Overall, Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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