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University of Glamorgan

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3.91 / 5 based on 70 reviews
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing and food were more expensive.
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
No.
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Corporate Strategy, Development in Management & Organisational Thinking
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
No.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
I would recommend the university to everybody.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Travel tips: visit Barry Island and the Brecon Beacons.
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
My knowledge of business English as well as basic / every day English has improved.
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because in Holland I am used to having my own apartment.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
A large variety of housing was offered(price / facilities available).
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Mariska R
Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
On campus the best place to go is the student union. The best place to go outside the university is Cardiff.
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