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4.27 / 5 based on 163 reviews
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Nuria M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In Barcelona I am living with my parents, this is why when I lived in Edinburgh I had to spend more in Housing and Food, mainly. In overall I spent more as the currency is stronger than my home-currency.
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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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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew how to speak perfect german and french and italian.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is important either to apply for housing quite in advance or look for it before the courses begin.
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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
Final comments
You are in Scotland, travel as much as you can. This country is amazing. I had a real good experience in many places: Uig, Glencoe, Forthwilliam, Cairngorms, Baff...
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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
It is important to remark that I lived in Scotland. At the beginning was quite difficult to understand scottish, but in about less than a month I really cope it.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I was agree either living on campus or sharing an apartment with other people of the university. The latter is the one that I finally found.
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Personal comments
It is quite complicated to find housing at this university, but if you do the right moves, it is possible to find housing in about a week.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I enjoyed going with all internationals to "Bannerman's" at Cowgate. I would recommend a cafe called "the forest", nearby Poterrow(UofE). You shouldn't miss a walk to Arthur's Seat and jogging in the Meadows with some friends. It was also enjoyable the view from Carlton Hill and the Castle of Edinburgh from Princess Street. Delightful.
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