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University of Portsmouth

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4.09 / 5 based on 152 reviews
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Fav. place: The seafront7Gunwharf keys; fav. cafe: Bubba Bar in Albert Rd., Night life: Students Housep Parties, Bar Blue, Tiger Tiger, ...; Travel: Cornwall, London, Brighton
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer living independently and enjoy living with people my age from different background even if that can be difficult.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The University is great in helping everybody who needs help in finding accommodation. The standard can be average though.
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had already spent a year in Australia before my studies so I was pretty alright. Studying in English improved my language abilities a great deal still.
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life in the UK is more expensive then in Germany, esp. food and housing. You can get busses to London for 1 GBP - that's making travelling cheaper.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Bus trips with www.megabus.com and funfares at www.national-express.com
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
Overall
I wish I had known...
It was better then I expected!
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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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
The people are very nice and helpful, keep like that!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Enjoy it!
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Antje M
Fachhochschule Münster, Münster, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, I am a student at both Universities. With 3 semesters in the
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
none
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Exams at end of course
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