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Middlesex University

Middlesex University, White Hart Lane, N17 8HR LONDON, United Kingdom
3.72 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
Description:
Middlesex is a large, dynamic university based in north London. It has seven major campuses, and enjoys a national and international reputation as an innovative institution. More people choose Middlesex University than any other modern university in the UK.


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71% of students recommend
114 reviews
Housing
3.1/5
 All experiences (114)
Student life
4.0/5
 5 stars (6)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (60)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (42)
Expenses
2.7/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
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papillonrouge21, United States

Middlesex University review by papillonrouge21

Review by papillonrouge21, Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
International Relations, Independent
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: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The dorms were good but the location was horrible. they warned us not to walk alone off campus and it just really freaked me out. Otherwise you were close to the school
Personal comments:
explained in my why section
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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: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
walk along the Thames and stop for wine tasting at Vinopolis! Aslo soho was awsome and covent garden.
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ACADEMIC       2.0 / 5
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:
One paper and one exam so study hard. The campus is spread out so you might have to travel 45 minutes to your next class.



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:
no

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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.
Personal comments:
Well English is my first language so I had no problems there.
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
London is soooooo expensive
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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...
more money
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:
It has poor communication but work through it, it has its positive sides



FINAL COMMENTS

Have fun
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