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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
BECAUSE EVERYTHING, AND I SAY EVERYTHING, IS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE THAN IN MY HOME TOWN.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
HARD AT THE START. CONTINUOUS PRACTICE IS NEEDED, BUT THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORY AND PERSONALLY VERY GRATEFUL.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I WISH I HAD KNOWN THE LANGUAGE BETTER
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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
I RECOMMEND EVVERYBODY TO COME TO PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY ALWAYS THEY HAVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
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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
WHILE BEING IN PORTSMOUTH I TRAVELLED TO MANY PLACES SUCH AS LONDON , SOUTHAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT.... SINCE YOU ARE A STUDENT OF THIS UNIVERSITY YOU ALWAYS GET DISCOUNTS FOR TRAVELLING. SO IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO COME HERE AND ENJOY IT AS WELL AS I DID
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Academic
Course recommendations
MORE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOREING STUDENTS NEEDED
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
THE BEST CAFE:DOMUS
THE BEST NIGHT SPOT: TIME AND THE STUDENT'S UNION.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I REALLY LIKED SHARING THE SAME HOUSE WITH FOUR PEOPLE. WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS AFTER ALL. I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE BY LIVING IN A HOUSE
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Personal comments
ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I STUDIED IN PORTSMOUTH I HAD COME WITH A ERASMUS GRANT, IN 1999. I STAYED IN A HALL OF RESIDENCE CALLED BURREL HOUSE, BEHIND THE NOTORIOUS REES HALL. THE FACILITIES AND FOOD PROVIDED WERE QUITE GOOD, THOUGH I PREFER LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN A HOUSE RATHER THAN BEING ATTACHED TO A TIMETIBLE INA HALL OF RESIDENCE
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