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University of Surrey (UNIS)
-, GU2 5XH GUILDFORD, United Kingdom
3.48 / 5 based on 84 reviews.
Description:
The University of Surrey is one of the UK's leading professional, scientific and technological universities with a world class research profile and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. With its strong entrepreneurial focus, the University is developing a leading role in innovation and wealth creation in the South East of England.
72% of students recommend
84 reviews
84 reviews of University of Surrey
HOUSING
by kdoerken, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Linguistics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? If you study at a foreign university for a short period of time, it is much easier to accomodate and to get in touch with other (native) students if you live on campus than far away.
Personal comments:
Since I was not offered the chance to live on campus, I do not know much about living on campus. It seemed to be so much easier and more fun to live there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by lijialu, Tian textile engineering, Tian jin, China
Tourism, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
There are plenty of clubs and bars to go at night, the best cafe is located in the Italian Centre. Glasgow Festival and New year Eve are most happiest time for this city. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by lijialu, Tian textile engineering, Tian jin, China
Tourism, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
This is one year master degree course, student must manage to learn maximum in a very limited time, which is quite hard. Tutors should try to make their teaching well organised and prepared. unfortunately, some of the tutors are PHD student in the university, they could not put evey effort on their teaching, instead, their class is not planned, and always finish hastily.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by lijialu, Tian textile engineering, Tian jin, China
Tourism, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
The local language in Glasgow is quite different with English which I learned before I came to Scotland. Initially, I could not understand the local accent, through communicating with local people and studying in English institution, both my local language and English were improved. And in fact I like Glasgow English now. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by kdoerken, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Linguistics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The exchange rate 1 pound = 3,3 DM at the time I was in England is probabaly self-explanatory. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by kdoerken, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Linguistics, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Support by the university in choosing the right courses would have been useful in advance. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Be aware that you have to organise everything by yourself in order to be satisfied. FINAL COMMENTS
Since trains etc are very expensive in Britain, it is quite useful to get a so-called young person's railcard, costs 18 pounds and is valid for a year, reduction of every price: 1/3 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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