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4.09 / 5 based on 152 reviews

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robertomendoza
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
cost, location and facilities
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Personal comments
pretty well managed and a warm and kind staff
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tetsuo78
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My experience in Portsmouth has really improved my overall language level
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Krystiana L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
it is a matter of different economy and currency I suppose
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
:) food shoping in tescos, asda or lidl saves a lot of money
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marcelhomfort
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Union (the campus nightclub)
and other small bars and night club
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
It is hard find acocommodation
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Konstanze M
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
great opportunity for business
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