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Salih A
Housing
Type of housing: Private hall
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
The reason is clear: You get more in touch with native english speakers. In private hall there are only few native speakers.
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Personal comments
I heard from other international students and it is also my experience: In Manchester it is not difficult to get a place to stay. But the prices are very expensive compared with Austria - but cheap compared with London.
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yen t
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everything cost a fortune where I'm from, except from student accomodation.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Lidl, aldi and Primark :)
The town offers a lot of student discounts here at restaurants and shops, so remember your student ID!
Didn't expected that rent at student hall would be so expensive than private flat. Public tranportation is relative cheap here.
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Satchwylde
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
I am a very talkative person and you have to be to improve your language if you stay in England, because the majority of English people are quite reserved. I did two courses at a local language college what helped me a lot to improve my level of English. I recommend this to anyone who has enough time and motivation to do this.
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Satchwylde
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose whatever you like, it opens your mind a little bit and helps to improve your English, but unfortunately most of the courses don't count at all in Germany.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Well, it would be very nice to be able to do courses that take you further in your studies in general and not only specifically in England.
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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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Nolwen D
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing, suprise is part of this experience!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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
Make the most of this special year abroad.
Meet people, travel, spend good times, because after it is too late and you will regret it!
It is a wonderful opportunity for your background but also for you, as a person.
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Claudia
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Manchester's well-known for its club scene. Clubs open and close, so it's hard to give recommendations. Make sure you do not miss out on the bars on Canal Street in the Gay Village, and explore the nightlife in Castlefield. It's top!
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