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University of York

Heslington, YO10 5DD York, United Kingdom
4.45 / 5 based on 24 reviews.
Description:
The University of York was founded in 1963.


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91% of students recommend
24 reviews
Housing
4.5/5
 All experiences (24)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
4.8/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
4.8/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.0/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.6/5
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“Student Organization makes a lot of cheap trips” Read Review
aleksa100, Russia

24 reviews of University of York

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HOUSING    
by Aleksandra, Samara State University, Samara, Russia
Political Science, OSI/Chevening scholarship
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Very comfortable!
Personal comments:
Very good clenaers, nice views
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Aleksandra, Samara State University, Samara, Russia
Political Science, OSI/Chevening scholarship
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
All the university parties
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ACADEMIC    
by fisheater, central university of finance and economics, beijing, China
Financial Management, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Aleksandra, Samara State University, Samara, Russia
Political Science, OSI/Chevening scholarship
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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)
Personal comments:
Yorkshire accent is strange
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EXPENSES    
by fisheater, central university of finance and economics, beijing, China
Financial Management, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Aleksandra, Samara State University, Samara, Russia
Political Science, OSI/Chevening scholarship
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Climate...oh..
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Very good professors



FINAL COMMENTS

Student Organization makes a lot of cheap trips
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