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4.05 / 5 based on 131 reviews
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Justine E
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Christmas Carol at the Cathedral.
Live music shows in pubs.
Best Cafe: Coffee and Corks
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because you get to live with other international students, and thus interact with other cultures directly.
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Personal comments
The housing system was really good. People were close to each other and close to the very life of the University. The location offered beautiful surroundings and a close contact to Nature.
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Justine E
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
Living in a foreign country is now confirmed to be the best way to learn another langage. I could feel I was improving as communicating with people was starting to get easier and more pleasant.
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Justine E
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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Justine E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Justine E
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should not wait too long to get involved in societies or activities.
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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
You have to get involved in societies if you want to meet people, because there are so many students you could stay on your own if you don't go meet people.
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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
Advice: keep in touch with your family and friends from your home country without going back there too much, to be able to fully live the experience.
Watch out sterotypes and make too many sweeping statements.
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