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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Well, not much choice in Durham itself but Newcastle is just 12 minuts away. Worth the hassle
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Really enjoyed living with other people in one house
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Personal comments
The housing provided by the University was of very high quality. The only con was the location - close to the department but far from the city centre
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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
The slang and accent in the North East is pretty tough, however possible to master:-)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
prices are sooo higher
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
college bars are cheap.stick to them
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Overall
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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Academic
Course recommendations
make sure you are doing what you really want
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