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4.20 / 5 based on 105 reviews

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Emma M
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
When I first arrive in Liverpool, it was dificult for me to understand the people, because they speak a dialect and their accent is quite strong.In the residence, I was sharing a flat with three British guys, from different places, (different accents, slang...).They used to speak very quickly as well, and I could understand anything. But finally, It was allright.I had no problems with the lecturers
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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 life is more expensive in England than in Spain
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household 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
Try to meet not only international students, but also the local 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
Try to find accomodation before going to the country
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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
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Housing
Type of housing: Private Residence
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Residence
Why?
I like residence because you have the chance to meet people from different countries, with different customs and it is a good experience.
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Personal comments
Housing was good, but very difficult to find it,because the host university didn´t help the students
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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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe, clubs:Walkabout, The Students union. Places:Albert Dock
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