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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Campus, Headington, OX3 0BP Oxford, United Kingdom
4.06 / 5 based on 120 reviews.
84% of students recommend
120 reviews
120 reviews of Oxford Brookes University
HOUSING
by alavoie, Universitetet i Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
Hospitality, Catering/Hotel Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? When going abroad for a sort period of time, on campus accomodation is the best solution; you don't waste time looking for a place to live upon arrival, and you can concentrate fully on your studies.
Personal comments:
I stayed at Paul Kent hall, which is a hall mostly for foreign graduate students. It is a bit more expensive tha other halls, but it is new, and the facilities are great: rooms with attached bathrooms, new kitchens that are cleaned regularly, helpful reception desk, and a samll computer room. It is not very far from Uni, and there is a bus to the city centre every 20-30 minutes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Deserea, Collegium Civitas, Warsaw, Poland
European Studies, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
'The Bridge' on Monday nights. Lebaneese food at Tarboush on George St. And the Student Union on Fridays. Don't miss May Day (May 1st)at sunrise on the High St. Oxford students jump off the brigde into the water with their tuxedos still on from the night before! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Celine, ESC La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
System really different- Differnet way of teaching (a lot of group work, presentation... that we don't have in France)- Way of working by yourself quite new for us- be careful to stay concentrated on course- it is really easy to get lost and not knowing what is more important: going to Parkend on the Thursday night or the Finance lecture on Fridays mornings? Nobody's there to force or at least control the student- Complete auto-management which can be a bit surprising at the beginning
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by alavoie, Universitetet i Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
Hospitality, Catering/Hotel Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I did not have any trouble with the language of instruction, as I have worked and studied in English before. But some people in the class did not speak much English, and that was a problem sometimes, as we had quite a lot a group assignments and discussions. So if your English is good, be prepared to correct everyone else's papers, and allow for misunderstandings during seminars. It can be irritating at times, but if you keep your sense of humour, it can be interesting. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by alavoie, Universitetet i Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
Hospitality, Catering/Hotel Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Well, food is lot cheaper in England than in Norway, and I did not cook as much as I would do at home with my husband. We had free bus between the student hall and the school, so I also saved quite a bit of money there compared to home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
It is a good idea to invest in a computer before coming to Brookes, as the computer facilites are quite cramped. I had to rent a computer on several occasions so I could hand in papers on time! Housing is expensive in Oxford (about the same as in London), so come prepared, especially if you plan on renting a flat on your own. I worked 9 hours every Saturdays in a store. Part-time jobs are easy to find, and foreign students can work up to a certain number of hours a week (15-20?) without paying income taxes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Celine, ESC La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
khgkj In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
great university in a great town FINAL COMMENTS
the international student life is a wonderful experience but I don't think it is open to everybody. The student has to have a certain maturity and independance, the will to learn and share from other culture. The key word to study abroad is: flexibility. For those who think that their country/culture is the best one and that they don't need to learn from others, my advice is then "Stay at home"! (except if you think that the French footbal team is the best one in the World, that is not a problem: you are right!). Last comment: what I did not like is all the stereotypes linked to a nationality: French people are always late, German are boring... These kind of ideas narrow your mind: forget about them/ Same logic when you meet people who are prejudiced: show them that you are French (or any other nationality), yes, that it happens that you are late, eat bread and wine... but these are not your first caracter traits! And last advice: go there to study and do it seriously, yes, but have fun as well and enjoy the local habits! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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