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University of Bristol

University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH Bristol, United Kingdom
3.90 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
Description:
The University of Bristol is a research-based university of international standing. It was founded in 1876 as University College Bristol. It was the first higher educational institution in England to admit women on a basis of equality with men. In 1909 it received a Royal Charter from King Edward VII which enabled it to grant degrees under its own authority. The University is an exempt charity. It organises its academic affairs in some 60 departments and 15 research centres which are arranged in 6 Faculties.


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89% of students recommend
114 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (114)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (78)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (24)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“It was a beautiful experience, the only problem was the life's cost, even though it was less expensive than in other cities like London for example.” Read Review
missmarple, Italy

13 4-star reviews of University of Bristol

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Review by missmarple, Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
Cinematography, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: With a Landlady
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? Because my experience with the Landalady Has beeen very good.
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The Union Activities (UBU) at the University, The BISC for excellent British afetrnoon snack, The Works and The Creation (beautiful night discos), The Old Vic and Redgrave Theatre,The Hippodrome,the free music at The Victoria Rooms, most of the pubs and in particular the Withe Bear for the tasty hamburger and the Old Duke for the enjoyable live music.
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
I think that courses could be improved with more attention for theory in general than only for practical aspects.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
Very good improvement but it could have been better if i had spent my time more with overseas students istead of Italian students.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Nothing.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It was very well organized, especially the Italian department. Enjoy It!



FINAL COMMENTS

It was a beautiful experience, the only problem was the life's cost, even though it was less expensive than in other cities like London for example.
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