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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Find as much information as possible about help for overseas students
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because there are very good private companies in the country that offer good deals for their products
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
YYes, before to jump into one, ask the "leader" of the module about it
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes, more tuition from the teachers
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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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I came to that University to study something very specific: I wanted to prepare my exams for the 1997-1998 Certificate in English for Business in the London Chamber of
Commerce and Industry and they really help me, so as a result, I pass with Credit in most of the areas I studied:
Business English, Bookkeeping and Accounts
International Trade Sales and Negotiation
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best cafe is The Montpelier, in Morningside road, do not miss Edinburgh Fringe Festival, spacially "The Edinburgh Tatoo"
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Housing
Type of housing: My own flat
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Again in my own flat
Why?
Because for my personal situation I need my own space and my own place to live
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