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University of Durham

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4.27 / 5 based on 106 reviews
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Very easy to communicate with professors, students, etc. Even though English and Americans speak the same language, its not the same language!
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Be prepared for anything, and don't let setbacks bring you down. There is always a way out of trouble.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Durham is an excellent univerity, in a beautiful town, in an exciting country, with a fabulous international student body. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Pack light, bring extra cash!
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
English universities always charge international students obscene amounts of money, but surprisingly less than most American universities.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very well kept, clean dorms
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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samharr
University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Klute, reputed to be the worst nightclub in Europe!
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