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“A very rewarding experience”
Pénélope L
France, Undergraduate
Economics, 2021
OverallSome really good teachers, often widely recognised in the field they are teaching. I studied two subjects ( joint-honours degree), one humanities and one social science. It was nice being able to choose most of my courses and having a lot a possibilities to choose from. However, there's not a lot of hours of classes a week and the main part of the course is the work and readings you do on your own, which I find a bit disappointing. I would have wished for more guidance from teachers.
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Pros
Some interesting courses, high standards
Cons
Lack of guidance, poor value for money
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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Life in London is more expensive and there is more to do.
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Food, Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Student discounts are everywhere, learn to ask for them and use them. Also Budget! dont use all your funds in the first semester, save up for a great spring break
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sinagas
Overall
I wish I had known...
How much walking I'd be doing; how many plays and musicals there are; how much travel I could've done
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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
More activities to bring together intl and local 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
Travel lots and lots! Take advantage of being in Europe.
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“An amazing year!”
Gabriela W
United States, Graduate
Literature, 2019
Overall
Moving to London to attend UCL was the best decision I could've made for myself. The professors are incredible, the location is wonderful -- London is the best place in terms of access to resources, quality of living, etc.
I love the energy of the city, it helps keep you motivated and striving for success.
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Pros
location, access to resources, quality of teaching / life
Cons
cost of living
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ingrid7
Academic
Course recommendations
I did an independent study program at the University College London's Slade School of Art. If you're thinking of doing the same, you MUST be a self-starter and self-motivator, because though all students in the program have mentors, none of the mentors will baby you and check up on you at every minute of the day to make sure that your work is progressing along as it should.
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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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Stephallen
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States
Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Get advice during the selection period as to who the great proffesors are, not that there were any bad ones, some just keep your interst better than others
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More projects rather than essays
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Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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