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University of Reading (RDG)

111 reviews
3.94 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
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.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Make the most of it. It is just awesome.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
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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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
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
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
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
none
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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
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.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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anonymous
Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
European Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
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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