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4.19 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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Anna G
Housing
Type of housing: Shared house
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Shared house/flat
Why?
It is useful to share a house, because you get to know some people right from the start, which is very nice for doing things together and going out in a city, where you don't know anyone.
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Personal comments
We had to find accomodation within two days. That was very stressfull, but I think in the end everyone can manage, because help is provided by the university. I found the average rent rather expensive, even though I was living in a not especially safe area. But it was alright, because there were a lot of other european students living close by, which was good for getting to know people and sharing taxi.
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Student life
Describe host city:
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
There are so many places to go in Liverpool! You can go out and have a great night out the whole week through. I personally liked the Magnet for dancing a lot.
Generally the majority of places are for having a loud night out, with dancing, drinking, socialising. The more quiet places for just sitting down and having a chat are harder to find in the evenings.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Liverpool is a city that is expieriencing social tension to a significant degree, which is a fact that I did not fully realised before I went. That makes a more reasonable lifestyle nescessary
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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Anna G
Academic
Course recommendations
Even though I primarily studied History in Liverpool, I was also able to take part or just attend some courses in my other subjects German and History.
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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My language improved in fluency and listening/reading understanding. In generall, I can say that the major improvement is a certain security in communication. But I definitly regret to have had far to few social contact with native speakers and speaking mainly with other Europeans.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because almost everything was more expensive plus a not so good exchange rate. In addition I still wanted to see and expierience some of Liverpool/Britian, rather than sit at home and save money all the time.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Someone told me, that the Deutsche Bank is working together with Barclays, so that it is possible to withdraw money from your German account without paying for it.
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