Overall - Reviews of University of Central England Birmingham | United Kingdom

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Martin D

Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known more about the city

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Do not expect too much!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

It was ok up there, but I woul rather choose another location.

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quica

FH-Furtwangen, VS-Schwenningen, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it would be so difficult to meet English people.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Make a more interesting mix of students on the campus (and do not put 3 French girls in one appartment for instance!!!).

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Birmingham is a great city with a lot of activities and possibilities. London is also only 2 hours away by train therefore one can easily go and get back in one day. The campus life is great and I would recommend people to stay on campus. Close to the University there is everything: supermarket, banks... The professors at the UCE are very accessible, therefore get in contact with them as much as possible. They will help you always.

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Stephanie S

ESCE International Business School, Paris, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Don't be afraid of cold weather and rain

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Birmingham is in the center of the UK! Thus, it is a great destination. However, in terms of education UCE is not the best. Better go to Aston Uni or Birmingham Uni

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ralumusat

Universitatea din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

that it was so cold

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

3

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

there should be more interest given to Erasmus exchange students

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

it was a useful experience and the Dover coast is splendid.

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“Excrutiating painful learning experience!”

Carla W

United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), 2009

Overall

Very competent
Cover of all areas within Jewellery Studies.
Exponential growth in all jewellery areas.
Excruciating painful learning experience.
No pedagogy & some mean teachers & colleagues.
No compassion, for foreigners.
Risk of developing severe depression.
Not only my case but many cases of jewellery students.
Not meant for sensitive artistic souls.

Pros

Exponential growth in all jewellery areas

Cons

Excrutiating painful learning experience. No pedagogy & some mean teachers&colleagues, no compassion, for foreigners. Risk of developing severe depression. Not only my case but many cases of jewellery students. Not meant for sensitive artistic souls.

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