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3.90 / 5 based on 104 reviews
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Beatriz E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because all those things are far more expensive in London than in Madrid, especially travel and nightlife.
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Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There was no one who spoke my language in the place where I was living, and that helped a lot to improve my English. I also took a course on English at the university, which helped to correct mistakes.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The academic and social life is pretty good, but be patient with the administration staff. They seem to have offices for everything, and many times you can feel lost with all the burocracy: it took them eight months to send my marks!!! (they seemed to be quite disorganised sometimes,...)
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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
It's not very expensive to fly to London, but moving around once you are there can be. Take advantage of the student discounts for travel cards, movies, and so.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Personal comments
The Trobadour, at Earl's Court (nice place for live jazz and good atmosphere)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives you more freedom to accept guests and invite people.
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Personal comments
It's difficult to find accomodation in London, and this hall was really central, although a bit expensive. There was an accomodation office at the university to help you, which was quite nice. I didn't like some of the Hall rules about guests, but apart from that, the place was quite nice.
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