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3.99 / 5 based on 135 reviews

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Bjørn-Terje E
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
As a Norwegian we felt more relaxed at a place called Walkabout. A typical party place where people are stressed off and relaxed in their behavior. A place to meet people from different nationalities.
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Christin W
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Through team work or presentations at uni and a busy social life I could enhance my language skills to an high level. My collogial as well as my Business English have improved to an high extent.
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c1212538
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I have lived with English students and have learnt a lot from their language and culture.
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Personal comments
I have not found my accommodation through my University. It was an indepent appartment.
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William T
Higher Education Learning Program Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Travelling cost can be a bit on the expensive side, including accommodation, then in my home country; in monetary terms. Afterall, Pound Sterling was strong, and probably is now.
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Dorien K
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
Stay away from the international student housing! There's no point in living with your own country-men abroad.
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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
Lots to do and see around Leeds
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Louiza P
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My host country was United Kingdom, so I had to speak and in general communicate in English. Some difficulties due to the local accent were overcome as the time was going by.
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