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3.87 / 5 based on 225 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I wanted to be independent, live with nice flatmates
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Personal comments
What to say? I knew in advance that living in the UK would turn out to be rather expensive and I chose to do it!
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Henry's Bar, Life Disco, Strawberry Jam Cambridge in June (Open Air Concert), Trips to London whenever possible
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Academic
Course recommendations
Unfortunately, I was unable to choose my courses, except of two. I'd loved to take more than the 12 modules, as they were really interesting and not offered at my German university
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It's pretty good as it is currently
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
??? Was well-prepared
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Attract more local sudents
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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
Recommendable!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because of the incredibly high exchange rate and therefore the comparatively high prices for everything
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Wait for the Fresher's Fair to open up a bank account
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I do like the British accent
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