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4.02 / 5 based on 130 reviews
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Marchand M
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Excellent as well. Scottish people are extremely approachable and friendly. Wonderful atmosphere.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because food is more expensive in the UK than in Belgium
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Safeway supermarkets: white products.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The Anglo-saxon evaluation system is far fairer and far better than the system we usually have in Belgium. Excellent.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Not make an entrance exam when international are already there.
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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
Try to visit a lot. I unfortunately had no time
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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
All the activities organised by the different Societies.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
I was living at Hillhead Halls. Nice area (wood, river, proximity with the sea, not far from university). I was sharing a flat with six other international and local students. Wonderul opportunity to meet many people and learn about other cultures.
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