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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, Trinity Lane, CB2 1TN Cambridge, United Kingdom
4.09 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
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The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges.


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78% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.3/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
4.3/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.6/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.1/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.2/5
 1 star (0)
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48 reviews of University of Cambridge

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HOUSING    
by DAVID, Universidad de Cádiz, Cadiz, Spain
Business Studies, Independent
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 family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? I HAD A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE, NOWADAYS WE KEEP THE CONTACT, THEY ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING, THEY WERE MY BEST ENGLISH TEACHERS, I LEARNT A LOT.
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
by DAVID, Universidad de Cádiz, Cadiz, Spain
Business Studies, Independent
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: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
PLACES TO VISIT: BRITISH MUSEUM, COVENTE GARDEN´S (ATMOSPHERE), NATIONAL GALLERY. NICE PLACES TO HAVE A DRINK: WALK ABOUT, PANGEA, ROOF GARDENS. LONDON IN GENERAL IS THE BEST CITY TO LIVE, I LOVE IT. IF YOU HAVE TIME TO TRAVEL, YOU SHOULD GO TO CAMBRIDGE, BATH, OXFORD, BRIGHTOM (ON SUMMER).
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ACADEMIC    
by Clarisse, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Political Science, Cambridge University International Summer Schools
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:
Pick courses from diverse interests!



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:
None. It's great!

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by Jukka, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Independent
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Being in Cambridge was very interesting because it allowed interaction with students from other countries and disciplines, and allowed me to meet a lot of people through college seminars and social activities.
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EXPENSES    
by DAVID, Universidad de Cádiz, Cadiz, Spain
Business Studies, Independent
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:
BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF LIFE, IN GENERAL ENGLAND IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MY COUNTRY BECAUSE OF THE COIN, BUT I HAVE TO SAY THAT LONDON COULD BE ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES IN THE WORLD, AND I WAS LIVING THERE.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by DAVID, Universidad de Cádiz, Cadiz, Spain
Business Studies, Independent
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, I WAS IN LONDON SEVERAL TIMES, ITS A CITY THAT I LOVE AND I KNOW VERY WELL, I OFTEN GO TO VISIT IT, ONCE OR TWICE PER YEAR.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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:
I DON´T KNOW VERY WELL THE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE I WAS IN A WORK EXPERIENCE IN LONDON (CERTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE)AND IN A BUSINESS COURSE.



FINAL COMMENTS

IT WAS ONE OF MY BEST EXPERIENCE, I PROPOSE IT TO ANY YOUNG STUDY. HE WILL GET AN EXCELENT RESULT FOR THE FUTURE TO HIS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
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