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robertomendoza
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some issues related to local transportation and shopping
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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
Go for it, you won't regret.
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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
Be aware of the pronunciation differences between the british and american people. Once you're used to it is pretty conspicuous.
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rmv2003
Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although I found it quite hard in the beginning, it was also very encouraging. The easier it gets to communicate with others the more enthuastic you are about learning the local language.
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Krystiana L
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Gunwharf Queys - that is the place to be. new development project on the sea side. outlets, outstanding restaurants and clubs. very nice area with quite few events through out the year
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Alain-Yann B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
When you are in foreign country for some time, you want to do everything possible, because you don't know when you might be coming back.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Some fines for the car, don't pay them!!
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i_evangelista
EBP (European Business Program), Madrid, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is nicer than living on campus, since it is closer to the city center and you don't have to share the common areas with as many people. The bedrooms are bigger as well.
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huguescharmet
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To live out of the campus give the possibility to enjoy the country you live in.
On a campus I would have met other french students.
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Personal comments
6 or more small flats (about 12m^2) on each floor with only one kitchen for the whole of the appartments.
Moreover, it is quite expensive (from £53 to £75 a week).
Positive points are that it is very clean and that you can have all facilities on the campus.
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