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Bogdan I
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the chance to speak english at all levels, and both with natives and foreigners. But the foreigneirs are a bit more open to communication than the english.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Englans is in general more expensive than other European Countries.
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Private accomodation is cheaper, and Aldi is great.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The library should be made more friendlier and easier to use, and should be more updated with the latest books.
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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...
I wish I had known more about job opportunities here.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The student life is very good, both social and academic, but the weather is awful.
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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
Birmingham is a city which is developing very fast, and the campus is one of the best. Travelling is very easy, and student agencies offer very good deals. If you plan to come here, prepare for a lot of rain and cloudy weather.
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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
Broad Street in the centre of Birmingham is the place to be for the night life. Check out The Works, the latest night club, is great.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I think living in a house with other international students is great, especially for a postgraduate.
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Personal comments
Places in university residences are quite a few, but they are good quality. But the offer of private sector is good, and is less expensive.
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