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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
After the first weeks, I spoke English in a quite fluent way. I strongly improved my business English.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Living costs in Central London are quite high in comparison with those of Spain.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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...
Nothing special.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Improve overall social activities for the international students.
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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
If you need to find a job that will provide you extra cash, search for it in Easter. Many students who work at restaurants and bars in Kingston go back to their home towns during that vacation period.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
City center, Bentall Centre, and Nandos Chickenland Restaurant.
Richmond and London.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It handled a great chance to meet other students and the location was highly convenient.
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Personal comments
I really liked the facilities I had at the Residence Hall.My room had a small bathroom and a large study table. The pity thing from my accommodation was the complete lack of cleanliness and collaboration of some of my flat mates.
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