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University of Essex

133 reviews
4.00 / 5 based on 133 reviews
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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
not bad.......
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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
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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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
itz ****in' expensive, and weather sucks!!
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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
3
Culture
1
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
conjusted country...if u like places like vancouver, Dubai, San Diego etc... do not repeat DO NOT come to UK
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
1
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
come to UK only for the BIG reputation of UK universities. Course quality is also not bad...but quality of life sucks...u pay for nuthing!!
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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
ESE is one of the best in UK. But not an engineering university.
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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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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
cafe mundo
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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
South Courts is the best option if u got $$$.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Towers r cheap, in both sense, but u get to meet a lot of other students.
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