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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For those into clubbing, the SU hosts a different-themed ngiht each night of the week, so all music tastes are catered for. There are regular guest DJs and artists who visit the university, and tickets and drinks are usually reasonably priced. For those who prefer a quieter evening out, the 'Arts on 5' programme provides an extensive range of entertainment, from local musicians, drama productions, dance troups, and comedy acts. Most of these performances take place in the Lakeside Theatre. There is also the unique Collection of Latin American Art, and a small on-site gallery, with rotating exhibitions. Colchester itself has several clubs, as well as many bars, pubs, and restaurants. And for those who wish to venture further, trains and coaches to London operate from stops close to the uni.
A wide range of activities is on offer, through the SU, Societies, Sports clubs, and individual departments. Departments vary in their provision of extra-curricular events, but many events are student-led.
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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Accommodation is very reasonably priced, provides everything you need, and gives you the chance to meet lots of other students.
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Personal comments
Accommodation ranges in price and standard but campus living, particularly for first years, is a great way to meet lots of people and become accustomed to university life. It is convenient for getting to classes on time and there are plenty of eateries, shops, and banks on campus. Wivenhoe Park provides pleasant surroundings for living and studying, and there are plenty of ducks around.
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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems communicating, with plenty of opportunities provided to meet with other international students. There are plenty of country-based society (e.g. French Society, Latin American Society, Bulgarian Society) so meeting other people from your host country is easy, but is is recommended to mix with a wide range of people to get the most of out your experience.
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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Try and speak to a current student before you come to get an idea of what the university is like. I was worried about coming, and needn't have.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Campus is quite small, which can become a bit of a bubble and may not suit everyone. But the advantage of being at a campus university is that there is a real sense of community, and you make friends very quickly and easily, which was important to me. Quality of teaching and courses varies between departments, but there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and meet other students, and resources are plentiful.
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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
University is what you make of it. There are plenty of opportunities available, and the more of these you take up, the more things you do, and the more you get involve with, the more you will get out of your time here. Be open to getting to know lots of people, throw yourself into your studies, and you will have a great time :)
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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food is fairly cheap is you shop efficiently and don't eat from Happy Days Diner every day. This also helps to prevent obesity and coronary heart problems. Telephones are provided in each room, which can be used to call other campus phones. Towers accommodation is cheap, others are slightly more expensive. Bus travel fairly expensive but cheap student year tickets are available, and train tickets can be booked in advance for reasonable rates.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Emilie T
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Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Humanities courses have linear exams, and having exams halfway through the year or at the end of Autumn Term half-modules would be better. Essay questions were interesting and marked within 3 weeks. All teachers offer office hours and encourage feedback on lessons.
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Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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