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4.18 / 5 based on 137 reviews

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Zdenek K
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
sometimes it was quite difficult to understand in clubs and pubs because of noise
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bran555
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I speak American, the English speak English. It takes a little getting used to.
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Jorien v
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
So many nice bars/pubs. The clubs are very different then in the Netherlands!
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Jorien v
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
At home, I still live at my parents. That is why everything was pretty expensive. Next to this, the United Kingdom is a very expensive country.
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Nightlife, Food, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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alpomo79
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
With a year I have much improve my english
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florited
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Meet different students!
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Personal comments
It is very good!
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