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3.98 / 5 based on 310 reviews
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frapegr
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have no problems to communicate with tutors and academic staff. However, I found difficult to understand some Scottish people with a really strong accent.
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konsalik
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
UK is more expensive than Spain that is why I have to spent more money there.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You will need contract of your accommodation and a letter that can proof your are a student to get a bank account, it's not so easy as in Spain.
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pcatala
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Nice place near Glasgow city center, outstanding atmosphere
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Personal comments
Great, although a little bit expensive and small rooms - maybe not too much value for money
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konsalik
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You will be surprises by the strong local accent of the Glasgewian ppl, after a couple of week to be used to listen them you will love their accent
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REBECCA B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was great. I had a Glaswegian flatmate that did great impressions of the junkies and NEDS. I learned to imitate the accent. Great party trick.
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leonardo s
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
more contacts with other students, so more informations
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Personal comments
Really good, too hot, clean enough, overall because I had good flatmates, perfect loction
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