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4.07 / 5 based on 136 reviews
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“Top flight research university in the heart of England's beautiful Westcountry”
Mark B
Greece, Undergraduate
Political Science, 2000
OverallBristol ranks consistently highly in UK and world rankings and has an impressive alumni list. The university's main 'campus' is well integrated into the beautiful leafy streets of Clifton and your lectures and tutorials (for arts and soc sci) are likely to be in delightful Georgian houses. The student union has a fantastic bar with a great concert venue and fun jukebox, pool table, etc. I loved my time at Bristol.
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Pros
In town, but near country
Cons
Expensive
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agnesbee
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
Too many international students at Uni, hard to find local students to talk to. In general, you will improve your english standard once you are in the UK as everyone around you speaks English (mainly).
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“Best city in the world!”
Maria J
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Engineering, 2021
Overall
Bristol is a city unlike any other, the student body here is huge which makes it a city for the youthful, hence the energy it carries with it is limitless. The courses on offer I found to be of a greater range than most. During my first year i transferred courses from the languages department to engineering relatively swiftly and withs ease, so it has to be one of the most accommodating places i could imagine
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Pros
Great place, good food and music scenes
Cons
expensive to travel to the capital
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Marta I
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As it was difficult to interact native students, my learning process was not completely succesful. Within the international community (Erasmus students) we did not have communication problems.
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Elena X
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Law, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Overall life in the UK is more expensive than life in Cyprus
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Thankfully no financial surprises occured to me. My cost-saving tip would be to try to keep a balance in everyday life.
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caroladimarco
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You hardly can get bored in Bristol during the night: go to Bristol Academy or Creation if you like hip-hop and r'n'b music (on thursday), try to get into the Massive Attack club, don't miss all the clubs on the Watershed. Enjoy tipical English pub from 7pm till 11pm: if you like jazz and want to have fun, go to the Old Duke.
To dance salsa or just to breath a "latin atmosphere" go to Fiesta Havana (my favourite!)...
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