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3.92 / 5 based on 140 reviews
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Georg P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Mainly because everything is more expensive than at home. The other factor was, of course, the greater amount of travel and nightlife activites.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you plan to make a few journeys by train, buy a "Young Persons Railcard" upon arrival. Also, apply for a "Students Photocard" to be able to purchase discounted tickets on the London public transport.
The cheapest pay-as-you-go mobile seems to be Virgin Mobile.
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Georg P
Academic
Course recommendations
"International Marketing" was the best module I chose - really interesting. The English modules (KLS) are quite good too, although the level depends a lot on the other Erasmus students (who often speak a poor level of English).
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you always wanted to experience life in London - go for it (you can reach downtown London in about 15-25 min. by train). But be sure to have sufficient funds availbale as living costs (esp. if you want to travel, go out, see some of the sights, etc.) are quite high.
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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
As mentioned above.
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Georg P
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
As there was only little contact to locals compared to other Erasmus students, the best place to practise the language was at home with the family and at uni (presentations, lectures).
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because a room on campus is even more expensive and the facilities are much worse. Moreover, most landlords/landladies are friendly and in some cases provide extra services (mine did my laundry together with hers).
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Personal comments
No matter where you stay, it is terribly expensive and places on campus are rare. Only full-year studets are eligible for renting a campus flat.
Travelling times (by bus) can be quite long if you live in lodgings, even though there is a free shutttle service for students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Biggest club in town: "Oceana"
No. 2: "The Works"
Cheapest Pub: "Wetherspoon's" throughout the week; "The King's Mill" on modays
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