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4.01 / 5 based on 97 reviews
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cfollezou
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English is now better, the main advantage being that I am reaaly well at ease when it comes to interviews, internships and so on.
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coti
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
For me the english language was no problem, then i studied in french and that was good because i improved my french significantly.
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Marie L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Life expenses in U.K. are very high.
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Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Transferring money from a French account costs a lot, as well as withdrawing money from it. The best way to save money is to have a local bank account.
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cfollezou
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living is higher in Great Britain than in France.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It is far cheaper to buy Pounds in Paris (Bureau de Change Rue Scribe) than in any other places in the UK.
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richardbennett
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, one gets used to the place very quickly.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Work hard and play harder
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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
Work hard and play harder
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Philipp v
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
club latino, fresher's fair, thirst
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