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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
Since people here speak English, there were no language barriers other than the occasional odd phrase.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
England, especially London and Cambridge, are more expensive than the US.
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Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that I had saved more money before coming as Cambridge does not allow students to work during term time.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This is a great University but to surrounding town can be small and claustrophobic.
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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
Cambridge is a good location from which to visit places in Europe (if you have the time). Transportation makes nearby London airports very accessible.
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Academic
My academic experiences
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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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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
I enjoyed living in an actual Cambridge student's room and living in the town center.
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Personal comments
My accommodation was terrific and Corpus Christi has very good cleaning staff.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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