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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Get advice during the selection period as to who the great proffesors are, not that there were any bad ones, some just keep your interst better than others
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More projects rather than essays
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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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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was fine, I am a native speaker
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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known how much fun it was going to be, then I wouldnt have worried so much.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Stay in inter-collegiate halls if possible, it allows you to meet more people with more divers backgrounds. Get involved in local student groups through UCL or University of London, the oppertunities are endless
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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
London is a fabulous though expensive city. The University is top of the line and the people are friendly, helpful and cultured. You will learn so much about your field and about yourself.
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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Life in London is more expensive and there is more to do.
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Student discounts are everywhere, learn to ask for them and use them. Also Budget! dont use all your funds in the first semester, save up for a great spring break
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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: University Halls
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it provides more flexibility in space and having guests
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Personal comments
It was great that they found me someplace to live and were very helpful in getting me settled happily
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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Favorite Club: Heaven. Dont miss strolling in Regents park in the Spring or seeing shows in the West End
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