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Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (BCUC)

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3.83 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problem in English, I was able to pick up many "business terms".
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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br> An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Exchange Rate British Pound / DM, comparatively high rental costs
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Tesco's value brand.
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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Great variety of offered courses.
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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
Less multiple choice questions in the exams.
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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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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Costs of some food etc., I would have brought stock from Germany.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
2
Costs
1
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Uphold the relationship to partner universities as this enriches the uni-live and broadens the scope of lecturers.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
-
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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The "Bar" on campus, various places in London, Parties in the flats on Campus, especially St. Peters
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ragnar
Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrueck, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Best contact to other international students; short ways to all facilities
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Accomodation was generally satisfying, even though rooms were quite small. Kitchen facilities were excellent, flats were clean. It was fun living together with students from England and Dubai. However according to German standards flats were too expensive.
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