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4.12 / 5 based on 256 reviews

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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
Academic
Course recommendations
Most students in my program didn't had an appropriate level of english and work experience, therefore teachers had to reduce the level of the courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The teachers put a mark without giving appropriate comments. When I asked for better feedback, many of the teachers never replied me.
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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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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
Overall
I wish I had known...
The level of the courses and the level (academically and language) of the average student.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To improve communication with students and make them feel they are being heard.
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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
Most of the learning didn't came from the academic part but from the student experience of living abroad, interacting with so many people of different cultures.
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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems
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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?

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Bernardo U
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Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholarship - administered by British Council
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience