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4.01 / 5 based on 71 reviews
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Nadia N
Overall
I wish I had known...
Everything was ok I expected that everything will be new and I was looking for the experience because I like learning and knowing other cultures.
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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
It is a good university
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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
Try to enjoy every moment and expect to study hard
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sophie t
IFI ESC Rouen Group, Rouen, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the advantage i had compared to other international students in sunderland is that i already spend two months in workplacement in Thetford (Cambridge/Norwich) UK were i couldn't speak a work of french, i had to use professional and technical vocabulary which made me learn faster. so i was very comfortable with my english when i came to sunderland, but i still improved it
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sophie t
IFI ESC Rouen Group, Rouen, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
the beach is the club were all the internatioanl students meet. it is small and the music is various. it is a very nice place for thursday nights (1£ entry). Otherwise, Manor Quay is much bigger but not as social for international, it's even hard to chat to someone. But good fun for the week end.
Never go to the Q club
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sameer m
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Photography, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wish i knew how the vending machine worked and ticketing procedures etc.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
i believe people should go to this university with an open mind expecting to meet a very diverse crowd.
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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
make sure to carry travellers cheques.do get registered with the local doctor as soon as arriving.
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sameer m
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Photography, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the cost of living in england is much more expensive than any other place i've ever visited.
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Telephone, Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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katie s
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved it there and had a fantastic time!! Anyone would I think.
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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
Try and travel as much as you can because there is so much to see in England and the UK, it's beautiful. But also make sure you check out the clubs and nightlife in Sunderland... it's a lot of fun!
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