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Housing
Type of housing: House within Halls of Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
Personal comments
Lived in Senior Annexe of Stephenson Hall in Broomhill-beautiful neighborhood, walking distance to lectures. Rooms in older buildings are much larger than in modern buildings. Paid same amount for room 3x as large. Single rooms with sinks.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Celidh (Irish folk) dancing
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't bring too much. There's a sort of 99cents store for linens and things.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like a medium sized green-leafed town relaxed feeling. Not for those looking for a very urban experience. I loved Sheffield. No tourists and very homely.
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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
Bring a portable mini-radio for travels to hear local music.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Lots of group work-good oppty to get to known British students. Based on writing and critical analysis; must engage genuinely with subjects
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some courses assessed 100% by one exam. Past exam questions are almost identical and may be obtained legitimately.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Some local Yorshire accents difficult; British accents generally difficult at first; many international students learning English-speak clearer and slower than usual-some are more used to British accents than American accents.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Less dining opportunities in Sheffield and cheap food (sandwiches, fish/chips).
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Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
After 6 months in European resident, you may buy a Interrail pass to travel during Spring Vacation, cheaper than Eurail. Periodic cheap flights, ie 39 pounds from London to Ireland.
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