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“Amazing learning experience”
Joseph o
Italy, Graduate
Financial Management, 2018
OverallThe courses on Finance were well taught by very competent lecturers on valuation, corporate finance, equity studies and debt financing. There were numerous occasions for class activities and discussions about the challenges faced especially in debt financing. My supervisor helped with an indepth study which i undertook regarding impact of public private partnership in financing infrastructural developments in some third world countries
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Pros
Great lecturers
Cons
Nothing i can think of
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“Amazing learning experience”
Joseph o
Italy, Graduate
Financial Management, 2018
Overall
The courses on Finance were well taught by very competent lecturers on valuation, corporate finance, equity studies and debt financing. There were numerous occasions for class activities and discussions about the challenges faced especially in debt financing. My supervisor helped with an indepth study which i undertook regarding impact of public private partnership in financing infrastructural developments in some third world countries
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Pros
Great lecturers
Cons
Nothing i can think of
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Ashlee C
Overall
I wish I had known...
More awareness of conversion differences.
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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
Students should be more informed about location of campus housing. University seemed unprepared for international students arrival and I felt very uncomfortable. Bad reception initially. Students should be prepared for this.
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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
Book your travels early to save money and get optimum booking. Try to travel as much as you can.
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Jesca A
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Business Studies, Graduate, self
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accomodation here has more faccilities to pay for.
I travel more hear , seeing new paces and travel to job locations.
In my home country most of my telephone calls were local. Now I have to make frequent international calls to home country -to keep in tourch with family
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Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
One always has the choice to spend or not to spend and how much to spend.
Buying from shops of distributers is less costly and weekly courch or bus tickets reduce travel costs and early morning calls are less expensive.
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anonymous
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
Through the MA programme undertaken I had a tangible opportunity in clearly developing my language and communication experience. Furthermore, as a result, I was made aware of and managed to use the corresponding academic language (political sciences, international relations) in a satisfactory manner.
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Sergio M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Overall, everything is more expensive than in my home country (Portugal). Travel was more expensive because I had to travel more, to go back home for holidays.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Opening a bank account can take a few weeks. Banks usually have a branch at campus, and they facilitate things for students there.
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