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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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Before I went to study at Sussex University I found it really difficult to understand people as speaking. I did not have problems with written English but I did with my spoken skills. After coming back I was able to understand most of people (if they did not have a strong English accent or speak very quickly).
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Academic
Course recommendations
There are lots of interesting courses to do. You have plenty of choices.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I cannot think of any improvements. Actually I was pretty satisfied with academic life.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more mainly because my host country was quite more expensive than Spain.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
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...
Actually I had a lot of information about the place and the university before I going there. Nevertheless I could not expect that it would be one of the best experiences in my life.
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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
As I have said before, I am very satisfied with my stay at Sussex University. I would not change anything.
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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
My stay at Sussex University has been one of the best experiences in my life. I had the chance to meet people from all over the world with different mentalities and cultures. It made me be more open-minded.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'd choose to live in an apartment/house with English flatmates so that I could have a higher chance to improve my English because most of the international students usually live on campus and many of them are from your home country, which doesn't make you speak English as much as you should.
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Personal comments
I am quite satisfied with housing at Sussex University. There were a lot of facilities for students but in my opinion housing was a bit expensive.
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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
I liked most of the spots and cafes near the beach and the Brighton Pier. Brighton is an amazing city.
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