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4.11 / 5 based on 141 reviews
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delenchik
Frederick Institute of Technology, Limassol/Nicosia, Cyprus
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, its very difficult to be a foreigner!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't have any1
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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 are plenty of sights to be seen in UK, so don't mis a chance and travel a lot, teh cheapest way to travel is by bus!
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Areye K
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Informatics, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I really enjoy the freedom/sound proof nature of an apartment accommodation
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Personal comments
University accommdations were not specious enough and were more expensive compared to rented apartments
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Anne-Sophie G
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To be mixed with English-speaking people.
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Personal comments
The location was perfect because it was on the campus. I wish I could have talked English with my flatmates; but we were all foreigners.
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bharadwaj d
JNT University, hyderabad, India
Business Studies, Graduate, International masters
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i am pretty familiar with english, as i've had my studies in english right throug.english apart, i am very interested in learning a foreign language such as french or spanish and will do when i find the time.i think studying here has improved my english, which is natural i suppose.i have had a decent experience as far as language goes since i speak english anyways.
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ykarinou
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
It's was agreat experience thanks to student. Speaking with them had helped me improving my skills but with local people it was a bit harder because of their accent.
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Julien G
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Newcastle can be a bit difficult for beginners in English because of the local Geordy accent which is absolutely unintelligible by international students...
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