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3.82 / 5 based on 128 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Just more things to do.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
You need access cards to get in everywhere. If you forgot it at home you will spend 15 minutes getting cleared for access..
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
easy to understand and communicate.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is more flexible and it is without fire alarm drills in the middle of the night.
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Personal comments
Lived at a relatively new housing complex called Mac Laren House 2 minutes away from the School buildings and just ten minutes south of Waterloo Station. Excellent location.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Go to the Cubana club next to Waterloo station for the best Mojitos south of the Thames.
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