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3.96 / 5 based on 165 reviews
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Marie-Hélène K
Overall
I wish I had known...
That the weather was so bad in England ! No, I am joking, I knew it before, but it was sometimes difficult to cope with it, especially because I had to ride my bike 20 min to go to the University from my hall of residence, so when it was raining or snowing, it was a bit difficult to be motivated ...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a very big University and it is a real change compared to french Engineering schools or universities. You will have the opportunity to live a real campus, and to be part of lots of activities depending on what you like.
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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
GO and TRAVEL around the world, out of your home country fronteers : it opens your mind, your eyes, your ideas, your heart !
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Marie-Hélène K
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
I had the chance and opportunity to work with very open and talkative people as well as to meet ENglish students whom I communicated a lot with. They are still good friends and we still write emails to each other. I already had a good knowledge of english before going to the University of Southampton, because I had been in the USA several times before, but it was on holidays (3 one-month stays), and I think the best way to really understand a language in details, the feel a language, is to live in the country, to live with the people, to live their culture : since then, you understand how they think, and you are able to think like them, to understand them, and so to best communicate with them.
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Sabrina S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
less organization required, more secure, more students, bus included, cleaners
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Personal comments
the halls are expensive but for english standards ok, students are very messy, cleaners should come more often
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“Good university”
Ngoc N
Vietnam, Graduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2016
Overall
Great studying environment and facilities
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Pros
The library is wonderful
Cons
There are a lot of Chinese students and less British
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more in the uk because the standard of living is more expensive in contrast to greece
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Nightlife, Travel, Food, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Avoid using your visa for purchases!You are bound to get carried away!!!
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acomi
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was hard at the beginning because I had never been to UK before; anyway, the professors spoke really well, without any slang, so I had no problems with lectures.
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