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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
My English was not excellent after having spent 3 years in France. However, getting back into it was quite painless and I am now fluent.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because London is one of the world's most expensive cities.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No. Tesco and Sainsbury's "reduced to clear" items.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
LSE is one of the best universities in the world when it comes to international students (more nationalities than the United Nations) and it offers excellent opportunities to get involved in social as well as political life.
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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
Do go, it is worth it!
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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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The halls of residence in the UK are a social place, where you get to meet people from all parts of the world.
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Personal comments
I was an undergraduate at LSE, and my degree was completely independent of my cureent studies. The accommodation of foreign students as well as UK students, however was excellent.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Three Tuns, the LSE Student Union Pub
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