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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Being English, the only communication problem with the locals was immediately after the release of "Braveheart"!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The telephone is pretty self explanatory when one's schoolfriends are scattered around after many years as a tight-knit group.
As mentioned above, accomodation was downright cheap at the time I was there. (I understand that the presence of Prince William has led to an increase in rents, however, so it might be wise for those on a budget to plump for University accomodation. The exclusively student housing in Fife Park and Albany Park (Gannochy) are particularly good value for money.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The wind is frequently fearsome in winter - it can be quite a shock to have your coat blown up and over your head when crossing the road. St. Andrews is one of the sunniest places in Scotland, but take as many warm clothes as you have. The plus side of this of course is that the winters are absolutely beautiful, and the first sign that they are on their way is the heartwarming sight of flocks of geese passing over the town en route from the Arctic Circle to the Hebrides.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
One of the most beautiful, intimate and friendly universities in Britain, with a pleasing mix of eccentric British tradition and an outgoing, hip student body.
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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
One piece of advice many foreign exchange students weren't given: if you are going to have a TV in accomodation, or one is provided, then by law you need to have a TV licence (this funds the BBC).
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
My only minor quibble is that the compulsory course in Mediaeval English - while instructive - seems largely designed to justify maintaining such a large (albeit talented and extremely approachable) staff in the area of expertise.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bars: The West Port, The Castle, Ogston's, Ma Bell's, the Union.
Cafes: Mrs. Brown's, The Merchant's House.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Freedom of movement, no queues for the bathroom or kitchen, the relative peace and quiet of not living in a hall of residence.
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Personal comments
Rented accomodation is plentiful and, if you are quick, can be both cheap and beatifully located. In my fourth year, I had a huge room in a house near the harbour, looking out onto a garden with apond which attracted a great many wild birds including herons.
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