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3.93 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Marie-Luise W
Webster University, Vienna, Austria
Tourism, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
at the beginning it was difficult but after a couple of months it was fine
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Vera M
ISMI, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The language experience has shown me the best is to practice English is when meeting new people there, making new friends... At University, besides Business Studies and marketing, i have also taken such course as English for presentations etc., that helped me to feel more free afterwards and now.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are several great pubs, each of them is unique in some way!
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Vera M
ISMI, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: student accommodation
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because it is close to College, perfect location in the very city center, good transport, shopping centers etc.
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Personal comments
The accommodation was perfectly facilitated, i had no a single problem during my stay in Cambrian Hall. Good security. Clean building, safe place.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing really.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are some many nationalities, such a great fun!!
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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
England is an expensive country, save money before departure! I travelled a lot because there were so many things to see!
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Vera M
ISMI, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
University has a website: studentbeans.com where all students are informed about the discounts going to the pubs, clubs, cinemas on the weekly basis! save more money, travel more!:)
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