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Justine E
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should not wait too long to get involved in societies or activities.
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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
You have to get involved in societies if you want to meet people, because there are so many students you could stay on your own if you don't go meet people.
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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
Advice: keep in touch with your family and friends from your home country without going back there too much, to be able to fully live the experience.
Watch out sterotypes and make too many sweeping statements.
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JESSICA A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
*NOTE: I STUDIED AT UKC'S BRUSSELS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
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Personal comments
I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH UNIVERSITY OF KENT AT CANTERBURY'S HOUSING AS I STUDIED AT THEIR BRUSSELS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES.
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Davide P
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
Understanding lectures and teachers has been easier than interacting with students sometimes. It took me a while before I could feel at ease with groups of peers. Many social activities helped me with that.
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andreaUK
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are so many international students to meet. Go out and find them!
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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
London is very near, you should use that.
I went to Cornwall and Scotland from there and had great fun!
Try to get a private insurance that insures you in a foreign country. The NHS treatment at the medical centre is a joke. Better go somewhere private.
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ethel s
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it's nice sharing life with other student
and being close to the University
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Personal comments
it's pretty good (Parkwood) but would have prefer if a common room was available in each house in order to make it more sociable
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Davide P
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Life on campus, study opportunities and social environment are really good.
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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
There is a lot of support available both for studying and adapting to a new life. The best thing is to try and enjoy your time while doing your best with academic duties.
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