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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Amazing!! There is so much to do. Try all the clubs, especially Leadmill on Monday. Very good students union with clubnights; cinema; salsa on sunday. Trips to UK cities organised. Pick and choose activities (Give it a Go). Plenty of sports societies. University sports centre. International student activities.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Halls of residence are well expensive, but it's the best way to meet English students. Also the common facilities are generally good (bar, computer room, tv rooms, laundrette etc.) and there are parties/activities organised. Everybody is complaining about the food, but cooking everyday is not my idea of fun, so I didn't mind that either.
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Personal comments
In my days, Tapton and Sorby sucked. However, Sorby was merged with Earnshaw so it might have improved. Apartments are all close to the Halls (except for Victoria - in the city centre). In case you really can't afford pre-arranged housing, you can go to the message board in the student union. Plenty of rooms offered, but not the best way to immerge in the student life..
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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
Having a conversation in slang, in a busy bar is a lot more difficult than you think. Keep socialising with the Brits, it gets better!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Grocery shops are cheaper than supermarkets! Busses and taxis cheaper, but trains are well expensive. Student clubnights are cheap: Vodka coke for 1.50. Develop your pictures at home. There's a H&M in Meadow Hall. Get a uni sweater at the student's union. Tesco is a relatively cheap supermarket.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Opening a bank account is difficult! Go to NatWest Broomhill. Messageboard in the student union for second hand stuff. IT centres are ussually quite crowded (especially around exams). Try the one at the Economics department, it's a walk but it's open all night.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Bring sneakers, leave you're bike at home (hills, hills, hills...).
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like to meet loads of people and go clubbing every night, than this is the place to be. If you're more into classical music, musea and jazz - try a different university.
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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
Do the introduction week for international students! Don't expect too much from Freshers Week. If you're English is bad, find a language buddy.
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Academic
Course recommendations
If you really want to learn something besides drinking, try to get into the regular classes (instead of those for international students).
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
All foreign students are in the same English Literature classes, regardless of their level. Stupid. You get graded according to your level though.
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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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