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University of Reading (RDG)

University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO box 217, RG6 6AH READING, United Kingdom
3.86 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
Reading University, founded by the Univeristy of Oxford in 1892, is a leading international teaching and research institution located in the heart of the Thames Valley within easy striking distance of London.


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88% of students recommend
108 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (108)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (72)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (24)
Expenses
2.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Really close to London, in 25 minutes you're right in the middle of the City. Close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.” Read Review
elenina88, Italy

12 4-star reviews of University of Reading

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Review by Elena, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, 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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I liked living in a house, but I wouldn't mind living on camus.
Personal comments:
none
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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
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Sakura was my favorite club but there are quite a few nice clubs in town. The Union (the University's club) on Wednesday and Saturday... There's a different club for every day of the week and for different tastes.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I didn't have any problem. All the people I met were kind and they tried to help each time they noticed I had some difficulties but this barely happened.
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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:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less 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...
If I knew it would have been like that I would have immediately asked to stay for 9 months instead of just 6.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
Make the most of it. It is just awesome.



FINAL COMMENTS

Really close to London, in 25 minutes you're right in the middle of the City. Close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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