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4.17 / 5 based on 217 reviews
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Sergio L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is cheaper in England than in Spain, at least in supermarkets, and I used to buy fast food. Here in Spain I have more time to cook and I spend more money.
Housing is more expensive in England than in Spain but I had more facilities than here.
And I spent more money on travel because I tried to visit a lot of interesting places.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The university helps students to open a bank account, so it is very easy and cheaper, so I didn't have any financial surprises.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
You must be prepare to enjoy each day. It is going to be one of the best expiriences of your life.
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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
I think the university is doing a good work and it is encouraging more and more international students to go there.
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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
Try to enjoy but not forget to study and not overspend.
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Academic
Course recommendations
In my opinion, my academic expirience was great but I think that it is necessary to have more interaction with local students.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There are a lot of work to do but I think that you learn so much.
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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.
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
If you don't try to meet English people and you just go out and be with people who speak your language you are not going to learn anything. You must try to be with English people and don't be shy.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You can meet more people and be in an international environment. And I also think that you can learn more English because I was living with 5 English people.
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Personal comments
University of Newcastle gives you a lot of information about looking for accommodation and there are many different options which you can choose, with different facilities and prices.
I found it very easy to book my accommodation and the people working there were perfect.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Newcastle is a really university town. There are a lot of discos, clubs and cafes where you can meet people and have fun. If you want to be in a university environment you must go to the UNION. It is a kind of club inside the university where you can find nightlife and groups which organize activities and trips.
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