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Krystiana L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
it is a matter of different economy and currency I suppose
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
:) food shoping in tescos, asda or lidl saves a lot of money
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Exams throughout the course
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Krystiana L
Overall
I wish I had known...
no, not really. it is good to gain experience yourself. one thing that comes to mind is that it doesn't rain that much down there..
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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
Keep going like that! with friendly atmosphere and helpful approach.
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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
national express fun fares! that is great deal, travel all over UK for 1 - 5 pounds return. available on line only.
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Krystiana L
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 is nothing better to learn foraign langauge than being in the country of the particular one you wanna learn. in deed it helped me improve my language skills
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Krystiana L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because it makes you fell independent and more comfortable
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Personal comments
I have not used university housing
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Gunwharf Queys - that is the place to be. new development project on the sea side. outlets, outstanding restaurants and clubs. very nice area with quite few events through out the year
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