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“UCL: global university with plenty of opportunities”
Laura P
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Environmental Sciences, 2022
OverallUCL is an international institution where it is easy to feel welcome to. It defines itself as a global university, and it truly is.
The courses and the lecturers are generally very well prepared, and available to talk to the students.
The services provided by the university, such as the library and the careers office, are extremely useful and easily available.
In regards to student life, not only one benefits from the exciting life in London, full of the event all the year-round, but the university itself and the student union offers a wide range of activities. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that by being part of UCL students have access to the services and activities of the University of London too (the latter is a league of several London's Universities).
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Pros
multi-cultural, open-minded, plenty of opportunities, competent staff
Cons
sometimes a little disorganised (like every big insitutions though)
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“UCL: global university with plenty of opportunities”
Laura P
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Environmental Sciences, 2022
Overall
UCL is an international institution where it is easy to feel welcome to. It defines itself as a global university, and it truly is.
The courses and the lecturers are generally very well prepared, and available to talk to the students.
The services provided by the university, such as the library and the careers office, are extremely useful and easily available.
In regards to student life, not only one benefits from the exciting life in London, full of the event all the year-round, but the university itself and the student union offers a wide range of activities. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that by being part of UCL students have access to the services and activities of the University of London too (the latter is a league of several London's Universities).
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Pros
multi-cultural, open-minded, plenty of opportunities, competent staff
Cons
sometimes a little disorganised (like every big insitutions though)
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Geography would have been useful. I would have traveled more.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Certain programs at UCL were very rigorous, others, like the ARt depts. gave students time to work independantly and enjoy other aspects of life. I encourage anyone looking to meet people and live in a city to GO TO LONDON!!!
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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
Never, never go to a club on Tottenham / Charing Cross roads.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most of the time the ERASMUS exchange is possible only if the student has already got a good knowledge of the language he/she will have to speak in the host university, which can be a problem if you goal is to learn (or improve) this language.
Otherwise, I had some problems at the beginning but everyone (Professors, other students,...) were aware of that and helped me improve my skills.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in London is much higher than in the States, BUT, there are always good deals out there for students. Just carry your student card around, be cheeky and ask for student discounts, and pretty soon, you will be familiar with all cinemas that offer student discounts!
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Housing, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating out in London is expensive...try eating out for lunch instead.
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Academic
Course recommendations
In the department I was in (Electronic Engineering) there were some basic courses (4 or 5 courses) for all the students and some optional courses you could choose (4 or 5 to choose among 10).
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The final project we had to do and the end of the Master was 90% of the time an academic project. I would have prefered to do a project in an industrial company.
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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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