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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)
“i advice people to travel as much as they can because i didn't have so many chances. i would also recommend people to keep in touch with students that have had this experience before because they can help a lot.” Read Review
susa82, Italy

18 4-star reviews of University of Leeds

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Review by Susanna`, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
Language, Erasmus
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: On campus
Why? it is good to go to lectures, enjoy the campus life and be near everything
Personal comments:
the organasation about housing is really successful and satisfying
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
best clubs/:creation,stylus,the box,dry dock,hi-fi. best cafe:la cafetiere. best events:ice-skating in millenium square, otley run, summer ball
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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:



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:
none

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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:
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
my english improved quite a lot because i was forced to speak english everyday and all day long. It was a bit difficult to speak during the seminars because i was feeling shy and didn't feel like talking in public
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
because england is a really expensive country
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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...
i wish somebody would have adviced me before about the courses to chose.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
i think they should have a little bit of more consideration for international students



FINAL COMMENTS

i advice people to travel as much as they can because i didn't have so many chances. i would also recommend people to keep in touch with students that have had this experience before because they can help a lot.
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