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3.84 / 5 based on 117 reviews

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vitordeles
Housing
Type of housing: hall of residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is the way I have been living for the last 3 years and I like it more
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Personal comments
The rooms were a bit small and expensive, although the city itself is expensive. The common room was ok and so was the staff working in the place
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Jennifer A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
London is EXPENSIVE! The 2nd most expensive city after Tokyo! Plan your money before you go! It costs between 600 pounds (if you are a great saver) and 1000 Pounds to live there... Do not expect less...
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Nightlife, Telephone, Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Roberta D
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
It was a great experience!
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Capucine H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I like a lot, I learn a lot about the others culture and about myself. I am improving my english, and sometimes i speak spanish because i lived in Spain last year.
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Roser M
Housing
Type of housing: Residence
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
To live with other students of the same university
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Personal comments
good location of the university. However, the contents of the subjects were not too specific regarding Translation and Interpreting.
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josep p
Overall
I wish I had known...
more information about accomodation
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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
Keep doing as now.
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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
Try to work to carrty on with your expenses in London. It is very easy to find job.
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