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3.96 / 5 based on 165 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nightlife is ok, but don't compare it to that of a big city. (So if you are studying in a capital city, it might be boring here)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Good housing quality, bus connections, affordable
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Personal comments
Not cheap, but ok.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
We read many english texts at home, but didn't speak it.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The UK is, on average, quite expensive
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good university, many international students
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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
University +
international students +
City +/-
Climate +/-
Costs -
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Academic
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