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4.11 / 5 based on 341 reviews
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Abdul M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
London is MUCH more expensive than Canada. THe exchange rate makes things even more expensive.
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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
Very expensive city. Ony must really budget very wisely.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Took only one course: International Business Strategy. Excellent course.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Summer course: Students had choice of writing final examination and get a grade or not write it and get a certificate of attendance only.
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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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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
If you have a chance, the LSE Summer School is definitely an excellent opportunity to experience London life in a few weeks.
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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
Highly recommend LSE Summer School Program. Very international student body, great chance to make many new friends. Excellent particularly for people that may never have been to London.
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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
English was the most commonly used language between students.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Great opportunity to meet other students and socialize. Vrey good prices considering location in central London.
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Personal comments
Stayed at High Holborne residence. Lack of space can be a bit restrictive but very good overall.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Only stayed for the 3 week summer course. Not much exposure to real student life at LSE as all students were mostly from outside UK and there only for the summer program.
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