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alexandre s
Overall
I wish I had known...
my flat was really badly insulated, i wish i could have known it befor signing the lease
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
do not hesitate to talk to people of the administration when you have a request, they are really friendly and helpful in any case. take advantage of the computer room open 24/7 to do ur essays and reports
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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
Use Ryanair if you can to travel there. Tollcross, Fountainpark and West End are really cool areas to live around.
Do chose your flat really carefully and try to find a short term lease contract (3 months).
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Academic
Course recommendations
do not hesitate to contact teachers by email to ask whatever you want after the class, it helps a lot when it comes to write reports
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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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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was pretty cool to learn english during the class with the teachers but also after uni with classmates and friends
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
having a flat in the city center is really expensiv but that is the only way to have a good experience or find a part time job and to meet people
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Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
price of gaz and electricity
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Sharing a flat is the best to find friends and pay a reasonable rent
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Personal comments
you have the choice between students sharing flats and gumtree to find a flat to share with random poeple
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
bar salsa is really cool and cheap and moreover in the clubs street
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