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3.99 / 5 based on 135 reviews
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Christin W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything is just more expensive as the pound is higher valued in Europe than in comparison to the Euro.
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Food, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
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...
I wish i wouldn´t have sended so much stuff to England as it was even more expensive to send it all back after the year abroad.
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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
You have to open for team work, like working in an international environment, and be able to concentrate on the study even if the nightlife/social life is that awesome.
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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
Leeds is near to a lot other famous cities in the north of England, like Liverpool, Manchester or York. Scotland is also not far away and worth to visit for a weekend by car and walk in the mountains and green untouched landscape. Unfortunately there are no low cost airlines flying to the airport in Leeds/Bradford. But from London to Leeds it´s about 5-6 hours by bus. Also, traveling by the coach (national express) is a lot cheaper than by train!
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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
Through team work or presentations at uni and a busy social life I could enhance my language skills to an high level. My collogial as well as my Business English have improved to an high extent.
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Housing
Type of housing: Student Halls
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because you can choose the people you live with although I had luck with my housemates the year abroad.
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Personal comments
Everything was well organised. There were no problems with finding a room. The flats were fully furnitured and equipped. Also, there were additional services like shops, a pub and laundry on the area of the student halls. Shopping facilities could be reached within 5 minutes. The only disadvantage was the longer way to the campus and to town.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
A lot: I just mention a few that i felt are really outstanding: Northern Light, Townhouse, Revolution, Bar Risa, Mission.
All cafe`s & bars near the corn exchange have to be recommended.
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