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Packersfan24
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: En una familia
Organizado por: Universidad de intercambio
Si volviera, eligiría: Piso o apartamento
¿Por qué?
Living in a host family is really interesting as a first experience abroad. You generally have lots of facilities, and you can speak the foreign language very often. However, you are not completely independent, and you often have to go out in order to meet people of your age out of the courses. I am very confident that living in a flat or sharing a house with other students from different nationalities is a great experience too, especially if you already know the country a little. And, of course, you are more independent.
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Comentario personal
I stayed in a host family, near the Reading University campus. The location of the house was perfect. The family, 2 people of about 60 years, was really kind to me, and I could use all the facilities, like the kitchen, the washing machine, the iron, etc. Moreover, I stayed there with a German girl, who was also studying at the university. Therefore, I could practise my German with her. She was also very kind. The main problem was the fact that such an accomodation was quite expensive. However, I have to admit that the cost of life in United Kingdom is high for a foreigner in any case.
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bond25s
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: En el campus
Organizado por: Independientemente - por elección propia
Si volviera, eligiría: En el campus
¿Por qué?
Living on campus at University of Reading was the best experience of my life. When I first got there, I did not know anybody and it was easy to make friends, because everybody in the dorm went to the dining hall to eat. I hung out with a group of international students, such as myself and we behaved as a family, eating together, celebrating birthdays, playing poker. It was special!
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Comentario personal
The housing overall was good. I had my own room, unlike in my 3.5 years at Rutgers and ushers would clean my room every day. The hall was clean and had various events, such as Christmas dance, boat cruise, and soccer matches. Unfortunately, we had to pay a lot of money for thos events and for the printer, which still does not work (I came back in May to see my friends and it did not work). Another negative is food, but food is usually bad at all university halls. Overall, housing was good.
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“Worth it but could be better”
Stephanie A
Jordania, Posgrado
, 2018
Valoración globalWhile the UoR does have a careers office, I feel it is mostly focused on European/British residents, as it is easier for them to work since they do not require a work visa. It would be helpful to focus on careers for international students who come from the Middle East or any other continent in which there are more strict laws regarding different types of visas.
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A favor
Following up with alumni, having a website where you could sign in and check opportunities
En contra
Could improve focus on international students with more strict visa laws.
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“Great time”
Oluwaferanmi O
Reino Unido, Grado
Filosofía, 2020
Valoración global
The tutors and professors provide a great deal of support by being constantly available for any queries you have. The student support centre provides some of the best mental health care by making sure that they are doing everything in their power to make sure you time at The University of Reading is as comfortable as possible. The social life in Reading is diverse allowing you access to many cultures and the campus is large and beautiful.
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Completely supported
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It is easy to get lost
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Packersfan24
Valoración global
Si lo hubiera sabido...
I wish I had known more about cooking, as I have noticed that it is really important during such a stay abroad, and I am definitely a bad cooker.
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En mi opinión:
A todos les encantó, ¡y a tí también te encantará!
Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante
Recomendación personal
I think Reading represents well what a university in UK can be. The academic methods for the lectures, the exercises, the essays and exams are typically English. Personally, I like this kind of programme, where you have to read more and do more research before writing essays than in Belgium. It is more original, more interesting, and not so difficult. You can easily get used to it.
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Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho
Me familiaricé con otra cultura
Conocí gente de otros países
Me lo pasé bien de fiesta
Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera
Comentarios finales
I believe the best way to enjoy the life at Reading university is to join English student clubs. Personally, I joined the photography club, the athletics club and the "chess and bridge" club. In such clubs, you can meet local and foreign students and make them become your friends. During the time I spent in these clubs, I had great fun and very nice moments. It is also a way to discover how English students live and enjoy life during their spare times.
Finally, if you would like to enjoy short trips in England, Scotland or Ireland, you can do it for a 3-day or a 1-week experience in groups of about 20 people sharing a minibus. For Scotland, the company is called "Haggis", for England, I don't remember, sorry, and for Ireland, it is "Blarney buses". With Blarney, I had a great experience in Ireland. I recommend it to everyone.
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bond25s
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Familia
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Familia<br>
Ahorro personal<br>
Beca oficial
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No intenté trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
The pound is more expensive than the dollar. The only category that I spent less in England was nightlife, because I go to New York City clubs and they are expensive. Reading is a small city, unlike New York and London, so I spent less on nightlife, but because of the pound-dollar comparison, more on everything else.
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General, Comida, Viajar, Alojamiento, Teléfono:
Más caro que en casa.
Vida nocturna:
Menos caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Comentario personal
England is very expensive, so it is key to spend money on what you have to spend. When you are travelling, do not pay 15 pounds for a meal when you can spend 8 (that is 13 dollar difference!) A pound is $1.60, so always think how much it is yu are spending in dollars!
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