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4.06 / 5 based on 146 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Generally, living in the UK is more expensive than in Spain.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Many shops and travel agencies offer special discounts for students.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The lecturers are very open-minded and friendly. The courses are well-focused and clearly structured.
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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...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great university in a great location.
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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
There are lots of cheap flights from Spain to London. To get to Swansea,
there are regular coaches from London Heathrow Airport.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My stay in Swansea helped me to become proficient in the English language.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The student village was very well connected to the University and the city's centre. Moreover, I had convenient access to library facilities, computer rooms, supermarket and launderette.
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Personal comments
The housing at this university is very good. It is located in a nice and green environment. Each student's room is well equipped. In addition, each flat has a large kitchen and two bathrooms to share among seven students.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Most student bars and discotheques can be found on King's Way. Excellent student parties on Monday and Wednesday. Many bars offer discounts for students.
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