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3.99 / 5 based on 230 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are differences between American English and "the Queen's English". It was interesting, amusing, and fun.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was in favor of the British pound, and I was spending American Dollars.
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
There will always be something that no one told you. Finding some things out on your own is necessary in the growing process.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Live near the campus, and interact with British students as much as possible. It is easy to only associate with other foriegn students, but half the fun is making friends with locals.
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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
Just go! You won't regret it.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Understand that you are only permitted to take courses within your major field of study. Any other courses you wish to take may require departmental approval.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like the freedom of being able to choose where and with whom I am living
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Personal comments
I was fairly disappointed with the sub-standard living quarters most students occupy.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There was a great cafe/bar called CASA.
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