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University of Science and Technology Manchester (UMIST)

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3.95 / 5 based on 93 reviews
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I am now completely fluent.
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travelling, housing and night life
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Travel, Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Buy a bike and eat pasta
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
Academic
Course recommendations
Be independant and responsible. Take initiatives
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Compulsory internship
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
Overall
I wish I had known...
The violence of the local people
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Highly recognised university. Excellent teaching
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Being abroad helps one develop interpersonal and leadership skills. It is a necessary step to live be in adequacy with a challenging environment.
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Prague five, Berlin, Bar 38, The Loaf, Lass o gowrie
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Delattre F
Skema Business School, Nice, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Permanent studies
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Having lived in different countries has taught me to adapt quickly to teamwork situations with cultural differences with a maximum flexibility.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Learn to live in new environments
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