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3.98 / 5 based on 310 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: 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
on wednesday the international office arranges the night events in local pubs. Go there and have fun with the other international students.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You meet many students
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Personal comments
I had had some difficulties to find a vacation because I arrived when the classes were already started and there were not any other places left.
Thus I found on internet a private accomodation. My suggestion is to act fast moving some days before the beginning of the semester and contacting the host university before you leave
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Don't think about it... just do it
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food, 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
Most common items are really cheap
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Have a look at the Uk ranking on timesonline regarding your studies, and make up your mind. Some fields are strongly recommended
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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
Airplane
1. Ryanair.com/Easyjet.com (half price if you show your ticket on the train by which you will get the Central Station)
Transport
the taxi service is very confortable and cheap
Supermkt: obviously Tesco
SuperStore: clearance is preatty convenient
Mobile: virgin sim card: £10 cost and £5 free call
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Academic
Course recommendations
Ask for the syllabus in advance.. so you can find out and attend the courses you really need
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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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