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University of Essex

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4.00 / 5 based on 133 reviews
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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
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
I had no problems communicating, even to those that are not native English speakers.
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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
Overall
I wish I had known...
No... I did enough research.
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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
2
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
None.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
2
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Life at Essex is what you make it. With the right set of people, you will have an amazing time. Study hard as the grades don't come by easy.
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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more 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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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
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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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Closer to campus facilities such as the gym and library. I can also wake up late and get to class within 5 minutes.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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Rosni J
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Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, BSc
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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