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4.38 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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Austin L
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The building is very nice and the people inside are amazing.
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Personal comments
I thought the housing was a great way to meet people and was far nicer than any dorm I had at my home university.
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Austin L
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My native language is English so there was no real language barrier. Although trying to communicate in northern England and Scotland is a challenge. All good fun though.
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Melissa K
Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, AIFS
Overall
I wish I had known...
bring more clothes!
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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
The school was wonderfully accommodating and helpful to all students.
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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
Bring a wide variety of clothes for sudden weather changes and social life!
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Melissa K
Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, AIFS
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The UK is much more expensive than Texas. It's a cost of living thing.
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Food, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
phone calls were expensive! my advice is to get on the meal plan for saving money at school.
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Austin L
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Really enjoyed hanging at the local pubs like Queen's Arms or Gloucester Arms. Nights out at Piccadilly Circus or Covent Garden always turned into a good time.
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Aicia K
Academic
Course recommendations
More hands on teaching of political science in Italy (ie. videos, guests)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, it was the perfect balance between school, traveling, and exploring the city.
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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
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