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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Plenty of clubs along Sauchiehall St, catering for the large student population. Byres Rd is also quite cool with cafes and shops, in the West End near campus.
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Housing
Type of housing: Dorm-style, off-campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
For convenience, and safety (no need to travel at night).
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Personal comments
I stayed at Wolfson Hall, part of uni accommodation. However, it was quite some distance away from campus, so was not that convenient. In fairness, it was the only accommodation available which was catered and offered in-room internet access.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Depending on your preference, Honours-level courses are recommended in that they offer more flexibility. Standard courses can be quite structured in terms of assessment requirements, ie have to write essays on an allocated topic etc.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English is my first language, however the Glaswegian accent can be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, it was quite subdued among lecturers and other students.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To make full use of every moment when on exchange.
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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
A great experience at a wonderful 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
The international student department is extremely helpful and organised, so there is always help available.
And one thing I wish I'd done- work harder to get to know more locals.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The strength of the GBP made my experience quite expensive in my home currency.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Probably the best tip would be to take advantage of the many student discounts that are available. Look out for coupons and such which are distributed on campus during orientation week.
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