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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
oriental diner - wagamama,chino1,skinny sumo
UGC Cinema - Get the UGC Unlimited membership(9.99pound) to watch any movie anytime from morning till night
MegaBowl - Bowling from 12 to 6pm for less then 5pound
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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
More opportunity to mix around with local and other international students. Learn their livings, cultures, and most importantly improving the english language as well as learning some of other international languages.
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Personal comments
Cheaper and more privacy when you live outside campus but you miss the real student life.
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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not much to say with regards to academic. Everything is relatively the same everywhere. However too many courseworks near the end of terms are a bit annoying.
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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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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Find it difficult at first to understand local accent/slang. Make friends with local students to improve the language and avoid sticking around with friends from the same country as you won't get a chance to practice english.
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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Secured an accomodation while at home rather than arranging it when arrived on campus.
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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
Great university. One of the top in UK. Beautiful campuses(University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonnington) and its surroundings especially the lake.
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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
Enjoy your student life to the fullest as you will never be a student your whole life.
Take the chance to travel within UK and other european countries. So many places to go with so little time(and budget)
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Hani S
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The currency exchange makes everything in UK very expensive compared to my country.
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Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Maintain only 1 bank and 1 credit card. Go to cheaper supermarket (ASDA and TESCO). Get student discount cards (train, bus). Wait for sale seasons for price cut in most of the items especially clothes and shoes. Go to car boot sale if you have transport.
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