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4.03 / 5 based on 6 reviews

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Sébastien R
Overall
I wish I had known...
To discover english landscapes
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To live in the campus and to have a car.
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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
Somerset is a wonderful county but a car is recommended to be able to visit the place.
It is important for anybody to go to the Glastonbury festival at hte end of June.
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Sébastien R
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
The first three months in my college were not easy for me when I was listening to the courses but also speaking with friends but after that time I had less and less problems.
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Sébastien R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because, it is an opportunity to be abroad and it would have been ashame to not have taken advantage of it by doing as many things as possible.
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Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Sébastien R
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
IT is a good way to meet people, to study in team and to be independant.
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Sébastien R
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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I love to watch a rugby match in a pub full of supporters
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Sébastien R
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