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anonymous
Camara de Comercio de Madrid. EBP, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
United Kingdom is one of the most expensive contries
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Everything is very expensive but is very easy to find a student job
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lucia n
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
HARD AT THE START. CONTINUOUS PRACTICE IS NEEDED, BUT THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORY AND PERSONALLY VERY GRATEFUL.
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Ferdinand D
University Of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I am still happy with this environment
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Ferdinand D
University Of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Southsea nightclubs are the best in Porstmouth
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Ferdinand D
University Of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Strong accent from local people has been my early barrier but as time past every thing was perfect.
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Anna R
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
GO there, it is brilliant
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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
Everybody is really helpfulp, just don't be shy and ask!
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