63 reviews
4.26 / 5 based on 63 reviews

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Jukka K
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 household items

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Jukka K
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
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
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
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
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career

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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Jukka K
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

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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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