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3.70 / 5 based on 39 reviews
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The university is located in Yorkshire, which means everyone has a very strong accent. I would not recommend this university to anyone who has not fluent knowledge of English. Beginners may struggle a lot.
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Academic
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known at least a bit of Yorkshire accent ...
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The tutors are very nice anf helpful. There is Academic Skills Unit, which can help you with writing assessments, dissertation etc.
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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
Do not attend when you do not have fluent knowledge of English. Be prepared for strong accent, which may cause misunderstangings
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is cheaper, better location, you can chose your flatmates
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Personal comments
It was very far from the university and the town centre. The shuttle buses to the town centre were not always on time. Moreover, there were was no service at nights so you had to use a taxi.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience