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3.66 / 5 based on 81 reviews
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Natalie N
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The people living in halls are mostly freshers, very young.
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Christina B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because the living standards in Uk is higher than in the rest of Europe
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
yeah comiming a month ahead of the beginning of the course, just rose the budget share dedicated to housing> I had to work to cope. Otherwise, having the low ocst coach and a few airport in the surroundings, just help if you want to travel for cheap using Ryan air, esayjet and megabus, to discover Scotland or Italy.
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Erling J
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
UK people speak worse English than most Scandinavians.
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Natalie N
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Ember Lounge is good. Newcastle is good for going out.
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Erling J
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Anywhere in Hanley (15min by car from Stoke-on-trent)
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Khalid J
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Good experience !!
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