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3.17 / 5 based on 67 reviews
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Benjamin C
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go there and get wrecked 7 days a week.
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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
North of scotland is a must see.
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Benjamin C
Academic
Course recommendations
They are tons of different programs but in the end most of them are pretty similar.
Avoid Networked Multimedia.
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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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Benjamin C
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Benjamin C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because life in UK is more expensive than in France.
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Food, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you want to create a bank account in Scotland you need a passport even though it is an european country and you can travel there just with an ID.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it was the best way to meet tons of people and improve my English.
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Personal comments
It was pretty expensive for the space provided, but I guess that's the price you have to pay in UK. The good thing was that it was in the middle of a green space.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Paisley's student Union.
The last post(cheap beer).
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