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University of Cambridge

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4.26 / 5 based on 63 reviews
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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
At home I am living with my family so I don't pay anything for food or accomodation.
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
No.
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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Living in England is much more expensive than in any other European countries.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
It is totally different from anything you might have experienced before.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Nothing
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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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Jukka K
Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Colelge central site (sort of campus)
Why?
Because it woudl be easier to meet a lot of people.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Pretty good.
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