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4.11 / 5 based on 141 reviews
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anonymous
Ukrainian Academy of Banking, Sumy, Ukraine
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In winter not so cold, how I thought from the beggining
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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
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
The cheapest way to travel - by train or by bus. The best place to change money - Mark&Spencer, no commision there and the best rate.
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“Examination Experience”
Muhammad K
Finland, Undergraduate
Engineering, Electrical, 2007
Overall
It was wonderful journey hundreds of ups and down while studying, But examination period is unforgettable Set papers were so hard. It was really tough task to come out as a champion but it happened. Today after 11 years i feel proud been a part of Northumbria University.
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Pros
Northumbria student
Cons
Not a teacher there now
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Isabelle W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Accodation costs are higher in England than in France, food cost was included but if you wanted to go downtown, it was much more expensive
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Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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M C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
At home I live with my parents.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I opened a bank account and I was transfered money from home at once, so I saved taxes in cash dispensers.
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Olivier B
ESPEME, Lille, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best night club is the Blu bambu. If u want to meet foreign people such as french and spannish people, u can come to " the cooperage"
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“I'm currently very much enjoying my studies at Northumbria University.”
Alex H
United Kingdom,
Business Studies, 2025
Overall
The university is diverse and has a high quality of teaching ad support resources as well as a plethora of social and sporting activities in which I benefit from.
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Careers
The school offers internship opportunities but also recommends students going out and finding their own placements, the university does support students will through this process.
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Pros
Great social networks and sense of community.
Cons
More support for students with personal problems that may make studying harder for them.
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