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Loughborough University

Loughborough University, Ashby Road, LE11 3TU Loughborough, United Kingdom
3.97 / 5 based on 78 reviews.
Description:
Throughout Loughborough University's history - from the early days of Loughborough Colleges in 1909 - to University status in 1966, Loughborough has built upon its distinctive characteristics. Their well established strengths and traditions of excellence combine to offer their students a special mix of opportunities: Innovative teaching and strong links with industry professions.


Programmes
Accreditations
81% of students recommend
78 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
All experiences (78)
Student life
4.3/5
5 stars (18)
Academic
4.0/5
4 stars (54)
Languages
4.1/5
3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.4/5
2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
1 star (0)
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lboro_1999, Czech Republic

3 5-star reviews of Loughborough University

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Review by Oldrich, Univerzita Palackého V Olomouci, Olomouc, Czech Republic
European Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Why not?
Personal comments:
I like thatmost rooms are singles
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Student Union
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Not really



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Exams in one week at the end are hell.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
No comments
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
England is simply more expensive than Czech Republic.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Buy alcohol on campus only.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
How windy it gets there.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Go and try it yourself.



FINAL COMMENTS

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