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3.70 / 5 based on 39 reviews
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mnielsen73
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The intergration with the other students made me feel at home and motivated me to study harder.
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Personal comments
Was a great location, in the country side, very quiet. Only 10 mins away from the University. The rooms met the basic requirements, with good sanitary facilities.
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Karin P
Overall
I wish I had known...
how cold it can be!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it is nice but don't expect anything spectactular.
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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
go to scotland. and definately go see the lake district!
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Adam A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like independence associated with living in rented house and possibility to interact with other flatmates.
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Personal comments
University of Huddersfield provides wide range of accomodation possibilities from Halls of Residence to private accomodation.
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mnielsen73
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
You alwasy spend more when abroad. Getting used to the local prices and also having a very active social life.
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Travel, Housing, Food, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
try to ask the locals where to shop. For examples , the market and Spar is cheaper than Sainsbury's
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Karin P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
we hads to economize but it was better than i thought it would be. only travelling can be very expensive.
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Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
we weren't at first allowed to open a bank account. only halifax was willing. it was a pain though.
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mnielsen73
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
As I have attended International schools prior to the University exchange programme, I do not feel that I needed to learn it better, but merely get to use English in the country where it is best spoken.
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