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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, 3 The Square, G12 8QQ Glasgow, United Kingdom
4.00 / 5 based on 210 reviews.
Description:
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the second oldest university in Scotland and the fourth oldest in Britain. The magnificent Main Building of the University, designed in Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott, is one of the city's best known landmarks. The University has been on this site since 1870 when it moved from the city centre.


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93% of students recommend
210 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (210)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (48)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (114)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“You will have enough time to travel and to have fun, but you have to study, that was the main reason why you are here.” Read Review
esenaro, Mexico

8 3-star reviews of University of Glasgow

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Review by esenaro, Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara, Mexico
Engineering, Computer, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments:
The facilities are great. It is close to the University and you have always students from whom can get support
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There are some very good cultural events, concerts, expositions, movies. The Sport building is quite good, there are all kind of equipment there. I like to go to Destiny which is a night club. The Glasgow University Union Club is quite good too. Glasgow has two airports with economic flights through some cities of Europe.
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
The course is good but many things to learn in such a short time. It should be extended some months.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
The exams shoudn't be only on a couple of weeks. We dont have enough time to breath from one to other, even some of them are in the same day.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
In the beginig, the first month it was quite hard for me understand the scottish accent and slang. Right now maybe I have some influence of that georgious accent. I know the slang pretty well.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The life in UK is quite expensive. The food and accomodation is much more expensive than my home.
Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Try to find former students and ask them for their books. The books here are very expensive.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Studying abroad is an experience that EVERYBODY has to do once. You won't know what it is until you do it, and it worth.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
This is a good University, but you have to remember that you come to study, so choose one that has the course that fits your expectations.



FINAL COMMENTS

You will have enough time to travel and to have fun, but you have to study, that was the main reason why you are here.
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