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4.11 / 5 based on 341 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It is more expensive to live in London.
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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
Traveling to continental Europe can be very inexpensive -- watch out for great deals on flights.
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Academic
Course recommendations
ask, ask, ask others what they have taken and enjoyed
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Professors should be more accessible to students.
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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...
Living in a big city can be very lonely at times.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
LSE doesn't always live up to its reputation...seek out as many resources as possible.
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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
Take every opportunity to explore London and travel.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional

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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved spending time in East London and Portobello Road (Notting Hill).
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Housing
Type of housing: off-campus dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoyed my experience living in a dormitory, but next time, I would try living in a flat with other students.
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Personal comments
I lived in Rosebery Hall and enjoyed my time there. The dormitory is centrally located (EC1) and has good facilities.
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