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University of Essex

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4.00 / 5 based on 133 reviews
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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, 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
It helped a lot that I have a background in reading and writing English beforehand especially in preparation for examinations in the summer.
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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as 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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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Department of Government have been rated the five star with distinction. As good as LSE and Cambridge.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
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
This is a very nice University. Highly recommended. However, do not bother about the architecture. The buildings are quite bad but not the accommodation.
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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Start with looking at the different courses in the introductory week and then decide after that week.
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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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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The pubs at Campus are quite nice.
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Peter S
Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
Political Science, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It is the best sollution however it is also the most expensive one.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
see question 4
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