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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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
SU provides various events almost everyday. Students get crazy after Exams!!
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's cheaper, much safer and convenient!
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Personal comments
Different types of accommodations suit to almost everyone.
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
University of Essex has a very good reputation on teaching quality.
Carefully choose your course, study hard!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
24 hours Library should be all cross year, not just exams period.
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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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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, my dreams come true.
I have got lots of working experience through studying in University of Essex.
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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
Come to take a look!!!
It is one of the best compuses in UK's universities.
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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 appley for university of Essex, it will not let your down.
Do some local research before you come.
Google map is a good spot.
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It has been set up very well.
Very good support from university resources.
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because pound is much more expensive than yuan in china.
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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
Plan everything before you start to move and do anything
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