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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
film festivals and theatres are amazing. Bar The Finca in Angel is great( a salsa bar)
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Housing
Type of housing: Student housing association
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: private
Why?
university accomodations are located in pretty bad areas
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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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i have never done any language course, just studying in the local language helped me managing the studies.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the overall living costs in London are higher than in Germany.
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Food, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
if you live in germany, open an account in Deutsche Bank-they have partnership with Barclays Bank, where you can withdraw money without paying any commission fees, just according to the convfersion course.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Info on university ranking as British are very conservative and the Uni has to have a great name, otherwise you won't find a job. For example-LSE is a must for those who can be accepted and can get funding as the fees are high.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
try to get into another university if you want a well paid job-only for those looking for jobs in the UK! If you return home- it is great as teachers are really helpful and there are many people on your level and lower. if you want a challendge-pick another university!
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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
divert your mail and you will be happy!!! Don't give up your medical insurance in your country as the system in the UK is bad!
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Academic
Course recommendations
corporate finance with Albert DeJonge is the best! Lectures and tutorials should be taught by different lecturers!
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