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3.87 / 5 based on 151 reviews

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Casey H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem, English is my first language.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Almost everything costs double than it would in Canada.
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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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Academic
Course recommendations
Lots to choose from, hard to decide.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That is would be so expensive.
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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
In the area of development, Sussex is a great university. Great tutors and IDS is right on campus.
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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
Travel/study abroad is great for anyone. It gives a different perspective and lots of great experiences. Research the programme first, make sure it is right for you as it's a lot of money if it isn't.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Loved the beach. Great place to relax or picnic. Also there are pubs and clubs all along the boardwalk.
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Housing
Type of housing: off campus but university managed
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to live in town, close to all the excitment and with in walking distance to necessary amenities
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Personal comments
Accomodations at Sussex were great. The off campus building is right on the seafront, perfect!
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