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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would choose the same flat where I lived because it is very good
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Personal comments
The accomodation in the Student Village is very comfortable, even it is far away from the Campus there are good bus linkages. Above all it is a very International Village and this is very stimulating!
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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, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The pubs in the city centre and the parties alonf the Kingsway are the most popular attractions. Rhossily Bay is wonderful if you love sightseeing.
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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
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
It is a very interesting and valuable experience that evety student should do.
Swansea is a very good place to study, I recommend it to everyone.
The only problem: it is always raining!!!
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Academic
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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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Living for 8 months here was the only way to improve and became almost fluent in English
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Just because at home I live with my family and I don't have to spend anything for food and accomodation. The possible difference is given by the weak value of my home currency against the sterling.
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Housing, Food, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items