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University of The West of England Bristol

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4.06 / 5 based on 81 reviews
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The language of instruction atthe Inholland University (course: international management) has been English so I had been instructed in English language for four years. I didnt have any language problems or difficulties in the UK.
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
Academic
Course recommendations
no
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Offer more choice in terms of electives.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of rent were very high which explains why i have spent more overall. I have spent less on nightlife and travel since i was more focused on studying than on partying and since iwas leaving on campus, i didnt have to travel much.
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
do not party all the time!
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
Overall
I wish I had known...
You neede a tv licence to be able to watch tv
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Good university but bit far from the city center.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Know that you will be leaving with mostly undergraduate students on campus. make sure you arrange all your finances, health insurance etc.
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
New accomodations very close to University,library, sports center and supermarket!Everything is arranged including for example Internet connection...
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
While I had to move twice since the accomodations had to close down in June and we as January cohort were still in the middle of our course, my experience at UWE has been a pleasant one.
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Mirjam M
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, Master of Science Programme
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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Bristol city center offers great night spots and the city overall is worth visiting especially Clifton area.
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