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3.98 / 5 based on 154 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems in communicating since i have been studying English for many years before and the language of instruction in my first degree was also English.There were some difficulties communicatining with local people sometimes becuase of their different accent.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
a lot of opportunities to meet new people and make friends,many social events, easy access to university facilities.
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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
-If you are travelling from London there is a direct train connection now (Hull Trains).
-Bring very warm clothes and sunglasses as well!!! It is quite often sunny there in comparison to other regions in England.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Student nights at university(although they were over quite early!!),Lexington Avenue (LA's)
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Rooms were more spacious and clean
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Personal comments
Positive:
-Very close to the university/facilitated student interaction
-On-campus accomodation was quite clean, spacious, with modern facilities
Negative:
-Student houses outside main campus were not very clean or well maintained, not very spacious.
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