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3.99 / 5 based on 230 reviews
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laura a
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
brilliant housing services
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Anna J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Britan has higher rents than Finland.
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Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Alexandre M
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The reason I came was only to have a diploma from an English taught university, so that people know I speak the language.
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Sylvie M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food is more expensive in the Uk than in France. International calls cost a lot.
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Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy pre-paid international phone cards, that's the best deal you can find to call home !
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Roberta G
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 both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
best night spots are Mechu, the Rainbow, the guilt of students or the gun barrels.
Best cafe in the mailbox.
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thomas B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
tuesday nights at the Brannighan's
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