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4.07 / 5 based on 89 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Beltane Fire Festival (Tradionnal event in Edinburgh);Flat parties into student flats (close to the Meadows); Different Pubs&Clubs in the city centre(3Sisters,Cabaret Voltaire, Bango Club, ...)
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I think to be integrating into a foreign Country you have to share a flat with people who haven't got the same nationality as you, for different reasons. First, because you have to speak only in English and improve it. Then you always learn from somebody about the host Country, the culture, …
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Personal comments
I cannot comment about housing at the University because I lived into a house which was independant from the University.
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the begining, I had some difficults to understand the language due to different accents. Few weeks after my arrival, I understood better people and as well at School (except sometimes due to specific terms). The teachers are very close to their students and if there is a problem you can ask them... A very good experience and I advice this to other people (particularly to French people!!)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spend more money than in my Country because the cost of life is absolutly different than the town where I study in France. Moreover, when you arrive into a foreign Country I think it's shame if you stay at home.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To do over again if that was possible!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Above all, stay an international University.
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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
If you are looking for a flat : www.gumtree.com
If you want to travel and come in Scotland :
www.ryanair.com
www.germanwings.com
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