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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Britain is generally overpriced; as a general rule living expenses are 20 % above Eurozone equivalent; accommodation in Oxford is about 50% above Berlin standards (my hometown).
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Travel, Telephone, Housing, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
As a visiting student, think broadly. Do not let people tell you what to do; explore areas off the beaten path; it took me one term (trimester) to find this out.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
In certain scientific fields (e.g. physics) Oxford is far lacking behind continental universities and in reality does not match its reputation.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Make the most of it; meet as many (international) students as possible.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Look at it with irony -- Britain is a bit of a living museum and that's how it's best experienced.
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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
Calculate your costs generously.
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
College accommodation cannot always be relied upon.
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Personal comments
As a visiting student it seemed I had been awarded very poor accommodation that nobody else would have taken.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Check out all the college bars. Bops at St. Antony's College are good!
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