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4.13 / 5 based on 136 reviews
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Laura G
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the begining, learning and speaking a lenguage it is difficult, after two-three months everything becomes easier and easier.
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Academic
Course recommendations
In Oxford teachers are quite stricts with courseworks. The level of knowledge in lessons is high. Teachers demand self-study to students and facilities such as books and resources in library are amazing in quality and quantity
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life cost is more expensive in England than in Spain, that affects food, cloths, etc. In Spain I live with my parents, so it was an extra cost.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It was quite difficult open a bank account
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Overall
I wish I had known...
general issues such as, weather, place to visit, banks and money, how to arrive, grants, funding, etc.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
you should learn as soon as possible how to use and access to the electronic library and sources.
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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
Oxford is a nice city, where you can learn about studies and life, but you cann´t go there just for fun, you have to work hard too.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
there are more live in a campus, mmore opportunities to make friends and meet people.
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Personal comments
Renting a room in Oxford was too expensive, around 480 euros/month. The hall offered good facilities, I had my own room and I was sharing kitchen, toilets, showers and living room. Th only inconvenient it was far form city centre and from the university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Oxford it is a student city. Everything is thought for students, discounts, travels, nightlife, events. There are many options from clubs with parties organized by university to drink a coffe while you are watching to play a jazz band.
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