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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The UK has high taxes like most of Europe, so everything costs about 20% more.
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy the month bus pass; Don´t live in the campus housing; Buy food at TESCO; Drink at places which have "offers".
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
At the time, I thought things could have been made a lot easier, but having been through it, I think one has to just struggle for oneself.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would not. Try another one.
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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 Study Abroad experience is a great personal builder and invaluable. Anyone who has not done one, is truly less developed both academically and as a person. However, some of the struggles (though all struggles lead to growth) were completely unnecessary due to a poorly organized Exchange Department, so I would suggest students not study abroad at Nottingham Trent University.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
An overwhelming bureacracy needs to be cut. If a paper is 1 minute late to a "tracking office" despite what the professor says about it, you get the minimum grade regardless of the paper´s merit.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Aussie Bar is good; Anywhere around market square is fun.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The University takes advantage of Exchange students and Freshmen by charging a riduculously high amount. 100/week without a phone, while just off campus it is about 50/week with phone, kitchen, etc.
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