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4.18 / 5 based on 71 reviews
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Everything was fine; I encountered some language barriers, but none that couldn't be solved and overcome.
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
because I was in a different country and didn't have much time to do all the things planned.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Yeah, don't spend all your money on food and drink... everything's really expensive in London and I would have liked to save a lot more money... but either way, it was money well-spent.
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Overall
I wish I had known...
how expensive everything was.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
the classes were a breeze; nothing too difficult.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Travel a lot... Europe is an amazing country and you shouldn't pass it up.
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Fabric was one of the best clubs in London and it was really close. There are some of the best little cafes and restaurants tucked away on small side-streets near Soho. Don't miss Ministry of Sound... amazing club!
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David S
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Accountancy, Undergraduate, International Education of Students
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The flat in which I lived was very clean, nice, and spacious. I enjoyed every moment
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I didn't get housing through the university, neither was I subjected to the housing.
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