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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
British students do not communicate willingly with foreign ones. The Chinese and Africans are left on their own completely. I'm white, so I was more lucky.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it is so much harder socially than most can imagine. I'm not sure I would go again.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you have friends or at least compatriots, go. If not, brace yourself.
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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
Worst weather and food imaginable. Every next person is gay.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience