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Frederic D
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very interesting as many different nationalities coexist.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Mainly because life is more expensive in this country.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Didn't plan to have to pay for the tuition fees (£1000 per academic year).
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Academic
Course recommendations
Most computer related courses are pretty good.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
A better LRC (Learning Resource Center) would nice. However, Internet access is granted 24/24, which helps when resources are not availble at the LRC
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
The tuition fees are a pain...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't go there for the sun, you would be disappointed. If you're ready to push your luck, there's plenty of activities to have and people to meet.
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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
Regarding travel: plan well in advance as discounts are quite a common thing.
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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
Cafe Elise, by the railway station, is a nice, quiet cafe.
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Housing
Type of housing: Flat sharing
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More independance when you're on your own than when you have to share a flat.
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