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3.91 / 5 based on 70 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
better solution to be in contact with other students
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Personal comments
pretty good, even if they control the students use of the accomodation too often and they had strict rules about it
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
Cardiff Uni nightlife, big time!!!
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i learned English and now i'm fluent in speaking, writing and reading in English
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
UK is more expensive than Italy
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
don't u wanna spend a lot for accomodation? live outside the campus in the town, it's cheaper.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
don't expect to eat well in UK
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
pretty good studying and having fun enviroment
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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
go studying abroad, it opens your mind!
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Academic
Course recommendations
for the Italian Students: go to study abroad!
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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