Overall - Reviews of University of Leeds | United Kingdom

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“Unlocking knowledge”

Susanna P

United Kingdom,
Language, 2021

Overall

Studying French and German at Leeds was an eye-opening experience. I learnt not only an incredible amount of language but also acquired new ideas and new ways of thinking that made me change my perception of the world, in particular, French and German-speaking regions. The lecturers on my course were incredibly supportive and always willing to answer questions and help guide us in the right direction when it came to essay-writing, general study tips and formulation of our thoughts and opinions in an academic and structured way. The careers service available was equally useful and offered not only online guide presentations on cv-writing and job applications but also one-on-one sessions. These allowed us to focus more on what career paths would be suited to our particular interests and capabilities.

Careers

The school of languages, cultures and societies offered a good handful of internship opportunities, as the university was linked to various different companies abroad. These were mostly companies who had previously hired interns from the university and found them to be consistently reliable candidates. I found my internship in the human resources department at a medical technology firm in Munich through the online university careers portal. Career advice was always provided, more so if the student engaged with the office. The information online is understandably more generalized (although still useful) and for this reason, one-on-one sessions were much more helpful.

Pros

lectures and talks on how to find and apply for an internship

Cons

providing more intern opportunities, even for subjects with fewer students

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Susanna` T

Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

i wish somebody would have adviced me before about the courses to chose.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

i think they should have a little bit of more consideration for international students

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

i advice people to travel as much as they can because i didn't have so many chances. i would also recommend people to keep in touch with students that have had this experience before because they can help a lot.

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anonymous

Stockholms Universitet, Stockholm, Sweden
Biology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

Opening a bank account took time, was rather complicated and dissapointing. As an international student not all bank would offer me anything, some demanded paper I did not have. In the end I used Nat West but they would not give me any internet services, so I had to visit the bank alot and queue and payed all my bills online with my credit card on the companies pages. Canät think of anything else (but it has been a year since I arrived, much seems hard to overcome when you get there but is soon forgotten :-)

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Great university, had a great academic experience!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Not everyone likes the food ;-)

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“My experience as a Food science student”

Dhanushya H

United Kingdom,
Food Science and Technology, 2024

Overall

As a Food science masters student, the main thing about my Course is Food processing and safety as well as the module includes biochemistry, physical aspects of food and microbiology. While it covers all the modules above that is so much needed for a student to have a great knowledge about what they are studying and what they want to do in their future. To me this college is the bestest college ever! I am very much happy to be a student here as all the staffs are so welcoming and friendly and keep smiling the whole time. Whenever we Feel nervous and there they would help us over come any fear about our subject.

Careers

There are so many job fairs happening in the university but as a student who had just joined a month ago and we are trying out best in finding jobs. To me I would like a practice before I get a job that is the internship we’re I can learn a lot practically that helps me grow in my future.

Pros

Excellent teaching, great ambiance, great laboratory teaching techniques, quiz programs and many many.

Cons

I don’t think my university has any cons. I always say there is only positive side.

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“An excellent experience”

Henry H

United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Political Science, 2022

Overall

The university of Leeds has a wide variety of course provided by a passionate and engaged staff with total focus on their students. The university campus is integrated into the centre of the city leading to a student experience that combines the experience of living in a bustling and modern city with the convenience of a well organised campus. The student union is large and very ready to provide all sorts of help to any student who has a query. There is also a dizzying array of possible clubs and societies which are key in improving the university experience and making time at Leeds memorable

Pros

Excellent all round university. Good access to amazing countryside out of the city

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