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4.38 / 5 based on 38 reviews
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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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Austin L
Academic
Course recommendations
Most courses are challenging but allow the student lots of free time to explore the city and continent. You really can't go wrong. History of London offers students a chance to learn about the city in the classrom and on field trips.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Austin L
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The conversion rate was hard on the US dollar and also there is just so much to do that it's hard not to go try to experience it all.
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Travel, Food, Overall, Nightlife, 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
When you're going out try to limit what you spend by putting your limit in cash in your wallet and leave any debit or credit cards at home in a safe place.
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Austin L
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
I highly recommend this university. If I could go back, I would. The staff is all very nice and helpful and the location is absolutely perfect.
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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
The absolute time of my life. The school is good, the location is excellent and I met some of my best friends at this school. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
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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
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: 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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