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4.00 / 5 based on 133 reviews
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It has been set up very well.
Very good support from university resources.
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Yang W
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Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
SU provides various events almost everyday. Students get crazy after Exams!!
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Anne D
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Campus lifeīs at Essex is not very interesting and full of attention-seeking people
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Personal comments
It wasnīt very good. The towers at Essex are totally ugly, I didnīt care to know
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Anne D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It is totally expensive there.
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Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you want to save money in Essex, you could not go out at all, or stop to go to the supermarket, for instance
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gkokol
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was excellent really immersed and met a new culture
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ethan_mi6
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Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Independent
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
not bad.......
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