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4.07 / 5 based on 144 reviews

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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I want to live with my family
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Personal comments
The accomodation was good, but a little on the expensive side.
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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Most of them were pretty good. Lots of variety and fun.
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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional

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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
UK is quite an expensive country
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Shop from big retail chains. Bring clothes, shoes, stationery & computer from home. However you can get a secondhand TV, tape/CD player, etc. cheap.
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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
Overall
I wish I had known...
Things I should have brought from my country.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good. You should attend (if you can afford it)!
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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
Have plenty of spare cash - you'll need it.
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Ashfaq T
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Business Studies, Graduate, Chevening Scholar
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some of the teaching staff could be changed to improve the quality of teaching.
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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