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4.14 / 5 based on 187 reviews
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Heidi A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it is a good way of getting to know other people. We were 6 different nationalities, studying in 6 different fields.
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Personal comments
Sheffield is a city with a majority of students. Therefore it can be hard to find accommodation when you are only a visitor. So, knowing that your host university helps you finding accommodation by offering you different options is very advantagous.
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Heidi A
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 both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Go down West Street and you will find the best pubs in town. Although Casablanca and Fitzooth and Firkin are my favorites, do try West End. Don't miss all the bus tours arranged by the International Office in the Union Building. And if you require further information, please don't hesitate to contact me, Heidi. hean96ae@usa.net
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go. It may be that you are not quite satisfied with the way of being taught. But it really depends on you and the department you decide to study at. I would rate 4 out of 5 stars overall.
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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
When you are there, you have to go Peak District. Don't miss the social clubs. If you have any questions you can always asked in the Union. Also the people living in Sheffield are very helpful.
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Heidi A
Academic
Course recommendations
Be aware that it can be a different way of studying than what you are used to. Also, when you've made your final choice, it is possible to change it within 3 weeks or so. Always check with your teacher. He/She must sign you final choice so you can be registered.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Don't hesitate to join the various clubs of discussing politics, economics etc.
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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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Heidi A
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had very few problems while communicating with my fellow British students and other foreign students. If any, everybody was happy to make me understand.
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Heidi A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is the same price level. I had no telephone. Accomodation was much more expensive
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A lot of shops have special savings for students. Check with the Union or ask in the shop/pub
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