Publish an internship
en
View University
Studies > United Kingdom > Stoke-on-Trent > Keele University > Review by Rachel G 
View programmes Write Review

Keele University

24 reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 24 reviews
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
The language was the same as my mother tongue so there were no issues.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
The history department is really good. The teachers are all very friendly and intelligent.
Read more >
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
Have more seminars for the sociology classes.
Read more >
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
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The currency there is worth more, plus things are overall more expensive.
Read more >
Overall, Travel, Housing, Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
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
none
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
How small the town actually was.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
If you want to study in a small town, this is your place.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
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
Buy the student cards for the bus and train tickets.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More space and privacy.
Read more >
Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was pretty good, although my residence was located over 1km away from the university.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Rachel G
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The campus pubs.
Read more >