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University of Hertfordshire

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3.73 / 5 based on 91 reviews
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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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
English is my first language so there was no real experience in this area.
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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The courses are at such a low quality level that I don't understand how they got accredited. They are a testimonial against British education. The professors are no help at all and course registration takes weeks to complete since it is done on paper and they take their time processing the forms.
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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
The academics at this university are more in line with a really bad polytechnic that is nothing more than a degree factory where you buy your degree. You will NOT learn anything useful here.
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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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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everything is very over-priced. Way too expensive!
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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
The university takes a lot of your money in massive mark ups and the local shopping mall has nothing of value.
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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, not to go to this university!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Go back to being a polytechnic. This is not a valid university and should be investigated by the local government.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
1
Traveled
1
Improved language skills
1
Met people from other countries
1
Became more independent
1
Partied a lot
1
Experienced a change in life
1
Advanced my studies & career
1
Final comments
GO TO ANOTHER UNIVERSITY IN THIS COUNTRY. SAY AWAY FROM THIS UNIVERSITY.
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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The residence facilities on campus are really the worst I have ever seen. They are poorly maintained, treat students like garbage and have tons of ridiculous rules that they use to evict students if they overbooked the residence halls.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Avoid at all costs. This is a horrible place where students are worse then a number.
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James C
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The only night spots are on campus and are really small and cramped. They built a new building with five bars in it but they are the smallest bars you could ever imagine. They are overly cramped and often only have 1 bartender so you wait in line for half the night to get your drink.
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