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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because there is more freedom, there is no timetables.
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Personal comments
My accommodation was quite good, but the probles is that the facilities are not very new.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Becayse Hatfield is pretty near to London, i spand most of my free time going out over there. My favourite area for going out at night was Soho.
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There I had the chance to improve my English due to I spend most of my days with English people and i lived with other international students so the only way to comunicate with the was to speak in English
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because the way of life in Uk is much more higher than in Spain. In UK the salaries are higher but also the rest of the aspects, such as Food, nightlife, public transport..
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
no, I knew in advance what i was gonna find over there.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I am very proud of me for spanding one year of my life in UK, because thanks to that aspect, many aspects of my life have improved.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
More facilities to International students.
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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
I can assure that spending one year abroad is anexperiency fully satisfactory and you will never forget the period of time.
Moreover it give the opportunity of improving your English and knowing another culture.
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Academic
Course recommendations
There should be more practical training
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More help for international Students
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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
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