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University of Leeds

University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Leeds, United Kingdom
3.93 / 5 based on 234 reviews.
Description:
The University of Leeds received its Charter as an independent institution from Edward VII in 1904. From its inception and throughout the century of its expansion, the University of Leeds has responded to the changing needs of the region and the nation.


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88% of students recommend
234 reviews
Housing
3.6/5
 All experiences (234)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (72)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (108)
Languages
4.5/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (18)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
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amyw, United States

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Review by amyw, University of North Texas, Denton, United States
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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? I would have liked to experience truly "living" as a British student.
Personal comments:
There was a wide choice of accomodation each offering different things. Some dormatories were more social than others, some had kitchens, some were catered, etc. They met a bunch of different needs.
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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: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The whole City Center! There are loads of clubs, pubs, nightspots that need not be missed that different people with different tastes can enjoy. Don't miss the indoor market and the Cornexhange!
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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:
Get them pre-approved before you go!! Contact host teachers!



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:
Just know that it will be different!!

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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?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I didn't run into many language barriers within my host country aside from a few slang words. It was fun learning them, though!
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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:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
British life is simply known to be a bit more expensive
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
If you keep a bank account at home, and use the ATMs there, take out large amounts of money at once, as service charges are 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...
No, can't think of anything...but I learned alot, anyway.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
It is highly recoommended and a wonderful unviersity. It has something for everyone.



FINAL COMMENTS

Just do it!! Expand your horizons!!
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