Overall Reviews
4.27 / 5 based on 106 reviews
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Fletcher P
University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
Public Health, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The weather itself is really buffling
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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
Personal recommendation
I would not hazitate to encourage anybody who wants to go to this university.
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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
Studying in UK can be expansive but to put the needs of your studies first is a helpful way to prevent misery. The cost of daily living is farely good but it tthe cost of luxeries which can be prohibitive. Avoiding too much of it will help to finish your school without being in debt. There are so many temptations of borrowing money as so many credit companies offer students credit cards but this should be avoided
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jonathan l
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wish i had brought my kitesurfing gear
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
this is a beautiful university with top academics and high prestige in UK, it deserves much higher recognition in US as the princeton of europe
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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
come here if you want the best all round university experience in an amazingly beautiful and friendly place with excellent extracurriculars and alumnae network - the place is quite traditional in a very fun way (formal dinners in the castle, ancient rowing club, etc)
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Deena Z
ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad,India, United Kingdom
Banking, Graduate, full time
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I wish I had known...
I wish I had known more about the scholarships before applying so that I could have tried to meet the deadlines.In this case I missed most of the Scholarship deadlines and ended up applying for a student education loan.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The University is a very well coordinated one and has exceptional course modules.
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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
When away from Home University,I would say one should make the most of it which would mean lots of travelling around because tomorrow you might not get the chance.one should make the most of one's stay and try to balance studies and social activities together making sure none are ignored.
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fsiedlok
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I wish I had known...
That the North East is sooo smashing:-)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I studied at the Business School - really enjoyed it. I guess other departments would ba as good.
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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
There are plenty things to explore in the area - everybody should go North - Berwick, Holy Islands and so on. Plenty fab spots just around Durham. Don't miss Newcastle - one of the prettiest cities ever stayed in.
Also don't stick with students only - local community is worth exploring and making friends with. Won't regreat.
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“A very good university if you make sure to find your people”
Sarah T
Spain, Undergraduate
Language, 2023
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A really good university experience overall. Durham is a beautiful city to grow up in and the atmosphere created within it is very cosy and comforting.
Any complaints that you may have about the nightlife being poor (although you come to love it for this) you can resolve with having Newcastle 10 minutes away by train.
The general student population is very white and very posh, so bear this in mind when applying. That said, there are very down to earth students there and you will be able to make friends if rich and white isn't your vibe.
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Pros
Good education, beautiful city, cosy and homely
Cons
Very rich, posh and white
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“High level of teaching”
Anna M
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Language, 2020
Overall
Durham is an incredibly prestigious university, and so the level of teaching is high. Staff are often reliable and will help you when you have a problem. The support system provided to students is extensive should you wish to use it.
However, the lack of support during year abroad planning had been surprising and disappointing, and means many students leave after the second year to embark on their year out without a concrete plan.
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Pros
excellent teaching, social life
Cons
poor year abroad support system
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