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3.89 / 5 based on 134 reviews
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At my experience in Manchester I have improved my language knowledge. But it was difficult to me to understand the accent spoken in Manchester area. Except that I did not have any problems understanding other people.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing: expensive in UK
Travel: I travelled more than I did in Austria
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Food, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, 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:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
International students only get in contact with other international students. It was very difficult to know 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
You should not bring many clothes or duvets etc. You can get cheap clothes and linen, duvets, pillow. Go to ASDA to get your the things you need for your bed.
Cheap shops: ASDA, Aldi
Quality shops: Sainsbury
Shops everywhere: Tesco (normal prices)
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Academic
Course recommendations
It was very difficult to get in contact with local students. :(
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Compared with Austria, the assessments were easy.
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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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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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