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3.99 / 5 based on 135 reviews
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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
Long-distance phone calls to my home country, had to pay for accomodation, had to travel home from time to time
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Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
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?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My language skills were "fine-tuned"...
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't think so
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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
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
Leeds is a MUCH better place than I thought it would be - it even had lots of nice weather.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More internet terminals
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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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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
Nice areas outside town for hiking, mountain biking, etc.
Very good nightlife - personal favorites: Majestyk, Planet Earth, Club Europa.
Nice pubs - especially "the Oak"
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
This was a Student Housing, with students from several different countries which made it a very interesting stay.
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Personal comments
I lived at the Mary Morris Student House, and was very satisfied.
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