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3.98 / 5 based on 279 reviews
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
KNOW BETTER AND EXPERIENCE THE BRITISH CULTURE
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
1
Culture
2
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
VERY GOOD UNIVERSITY FOR CAREER AND ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
THERE A LOT OF PLACES TO VISIT, BUT USUALLY TIME DO NOT ALLOW TO DO MUCH OF TRVELLING. STUDIES DEMAND A LOT OF TIME.
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
BRITISH STUDENTS KEEP TO THEMSELVES. IT IS EASIER TO INTERACT WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THAN IT IS WITH BRITISH STUDENTS
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
WAS GOOD DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
LIFE IS EXPENSIVE IN THE UK
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Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
TO GET TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE AND BE PART OF FAMILY, HENCE AVOIDING LONELINESS EXPERIENCED BY MOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
VERY EXPENSIVE COMPARED WITH PRIVATE ACCOMODATION
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KAPENDA N
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Agricultural Sciences, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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