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University College London (UCL)

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4.14 / 5 based on 184 reviews
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
i learnt to cope with different ways of speaking english
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br> An ERASMUS grant<br> Other
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
cost of life, currency
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Overall, Travel, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
teaching methods, student facilities
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
money finish quickly, find a job and enjoy the UK
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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ilaria m
Università Degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
to be more indipendent
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
it was a catered hall of residence and timetables were too tight
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