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University College London (UCL)

184 reviews
4.14 / 5 based on 184 reviews
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It's English in England...
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
It really DOES rain every day.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Enjoy the social life, try to meet local students, but be prepared to be met with little interest.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
1
Improved language skills
1
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Great school, even better city. Can't really go wrong.
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
A private grant<br> Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Union bars!
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davewalls
Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Geography, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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