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4.04 / 5 based on 90 reviews
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Ashlee C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
More expensive to live in UK than in my hometown and while traveling.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No suprises incured. No particular tips. Get a train pass if you intend to travel a lot.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I would recommend students to take advantage to one on one oppurtunities available with teachers and to make the most of small group tutorials.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I found it challenging to keep up with all the activities and studies but there is nothing regarding on the programs' behalf I would change.
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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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Ashlee C
Overall
I wish I had known...
More awareness of conversion differences.
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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
Students should be more informed about location of campus housing. University seemed unprepared for international students arrival and I felt very uncomfortable. Bad reception initially. Students should be prepared for this.
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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
Book your travels early to save money and get optimum booking. Try to travel as much as you can.
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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
As a native English speaker I had not problems. I had no trouble communicating with locals.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would live in apartment just to have a different experience. Also for a better location.
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Personal comments
Housing was really great for me. All the accomodations were not as pleasant though.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I enjoyed the nightlife in Leicester very much and encourage any student to experience all the different venues and environments of nightelife available; even just on campus.
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