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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
Although I didn't have a bad English when I first arrived in England, I learnt a lot. I'm very happy with my improvement, which is notably good.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because England is a expensive country.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You have to spend lots of money on taxis and buses.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to get the information about them as soon as possible.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Very good University, quite ugly, though; and too dangerous because of the locals.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That Salford was SO dangerous.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to avoid problems with local people.
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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
Castle Irwell is, in a way, the best place to stay if you have to study in Salford University...the more fun.
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Manchester -never in Salford-: Planet K, NIght&Day, lots of concerts (Manchester Academy), good cinemas (Printworks)...
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Housing
Type of housing: Student Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More space, more freedom
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Personal comments
Salford is a REALLY dangerous area and, all in all, is quite safe to be in a Student Residence.
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