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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I will have my own independence
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cutty surk, Royal observatory, trafelgar Pub and day market
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Academic
Course recommendations
Don't try to do too much at the same time. Be reasonable and pragmatic.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More resources allocated to research facilities including libraries and on-line documentation
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
If i only knew all the expenses?
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Choose this university if you want to get to IT, applied mathematics or numerical modelling. Be organised and attend to tutorials and lectures.
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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
Before going anywhere, do your search and collect information on all aspects of the student and non-student life in the destination country. Arrange your accomodation and your finance before arriving in he country. Try to learn the language at least to an intermidiate level. Always generate contacts even e-contacts as difficult situations may arise and you may need help. Don't always count on family. Prepare yourself to be completely independent. Don't forget to enjoy life as life is too short.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
Because eveything is more expensive than my home country
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Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't eat out, try local markets and use local newspapers for second hand items.
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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
Improvement in academic and scientific english. A better understanding of the slang and various accents. Gaining automatism for everyday life use of language.
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