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3.94 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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Academic
Course recommendations
The course selection was excelent but many of the best classes were filled before the international students arrived.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
...partly because I wanted to take advantage of opportunities there that I didn't have at home, and partly because the cost of living was simply more expensive.
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Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Communication was fine since English is my native language.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I had hoped to get to know more local students than I did.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This is the perfect spot for anyone who wants the experience of studying in different environment
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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
Studying at Reading was an interesting experience. The professors were wonderful; knowledgable, helpful, aproachable... unfortunately less can be said about most of the students.
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The international cafe on the way into town is not to be missed... excelent staff, good atmosphere.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would love to live somewhere that provided a bit more freedom than dorm life. It would also be nice to live with people who had similar interests.
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Personal comments
The accomodations were quite nice for university accomodations.
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