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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I thought it'd be more difficult to cope with day-by-day English everywhere, but the more English you hear, the easier to improve it.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The English lifestyle is more expensive than the Spanish one.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In England it can be hot as well!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You can find a great campus life, and meet people from all around the world!
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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
Staying one year in a foreign country is something everyone should you! It teaches you many useful things for your academic and for your social life.
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Academic
Course recommendations
English system courses are much easier than Spanish system ones. And also shorter!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In a house you haver certain freedom that on Campus you don't have. On the other hand, you can choose the people you are going to live with.
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Personal comments
Selly Oak has a great student atmosphere and is very near the university and the pubs. It's also where most of the house-parties are held.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Clubs: Risa on Monday, The Works and Bobby Browns on Wednesday. The Bullring is great to go shopping!
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